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Missing man spent week in swamp Fisherman spots him in waist-deep water in Lewis Road creek BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bristow@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 Authorities think a man found in a swampy area south of Sumter may have been lost in the area for a full week before he was located by a fisherman Sunday night. Sumter firefighters dropped an engine ladder off the side

swamp between Kingsbury Drive and U.S. 15. He was about to head home for the evening when he reportedly spotted RICHBURG Richburg moving in the bushes along the creek bank, calling for help. Emergency responders called to the scene wondered

of the Lewis Road bridge to rescue 52-year-old Fredric Matthews Richburg from waist-deep water, bringing to a close days of searching after Richburg was reported missing from his Miller Road home. Richburg was located about 7:52 p.m. Sunday by a man fishing in the creek off Lewis Road, part of a large wooded

how best to reach the stranded man. “When the initial request came in, they wanted a small boat to go get him,” said Battalion Chief David White, part of a five-man crew from the Stadium Road fire station that rescued Richburg. Responders didn’t realize it at the time, but the man lost in the swamp was the subject of a

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dayslong search by the Sumter Police Department. Help was sought from the public in locating Richburg because of health fears; he presumably had not taken his normal prescription medication for days during his ordeal. Richburg was last seen leaving his home at Miller Arms

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School board races get crowded More candidates seek district trustee spots BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com (803) 774-1214

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From left, Rep. David Weeks, D-Sumter; Holly Chase, director of community development for Sumter Family Health Center; Sonya Del Rio, outreach and enrollment coordinator at the center; and Sondra Richardson, outreach and enrollment specialist, attend the legislative luncheon put on by the health center on Monday. This week is National Health Center Week with numerous local special events.

Facilities have special events scheduled BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com (803) 774-1250 It’s time to celebrate your local health centers. This year’s theme for National Health Center Week is “America’s Health Centers Local Engines for Healthier Communities.” “Health centers are a proven model that has delivered multiple returns on

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the federal investment for the past 50 years,” said Annie Brown, CEO of Sumter Family Health Center. “America’s community health centers, like Sumter Family Health Center, have been leaders in showing the value of this approach as an effective way to address more needs, improve health and contain costs. Community health centers help to eliminate the barriers caused by financial circumstances or

social situations that may prevent people from having access to health care.” Such centers also offer employment to community members and help reduce the cost to taxpayers by offering an alternative to getting primary health care through emergency rooms, said Holly Chase, director of community development for Sumter Family Health Center. Sumter Family Health Center served more than 13,700 individual patients last year. Sandhills Medical Foundation Inc. serves 8,000 patients in four counties including Sumter, said LaVonda Johnson, program director, and it’s important to

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A crowded field is developing for all of the Sumter School District Board of Trustees seats available in November’s elections, as additional candidates continue to enter various races. MORE Filing for the upcomINSIDE ing election Filing closes has been Friday for city open for alcouncil seats. most a A8 month, and as of Monday morning, 12 candidates had filed with the local Voter Registration and Election Office in hopes of being elected this year, including three incumbents. Board members Karen Michalik, Patty Wilson and Keith Schultz will all have competition for their seats representing areas 2, 3 and 4, respectively. Previously, Wilson and Schultz said they have an interest in rerunning for the board to continue to help move the district forward. Michalik said she is rerunning to continue to be the voice for the parents and children of her area and to contribute to the

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Donations dwindle as fundraiser draws toward a close BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com (803) 774-1250 There are two weeks left to donate in the inaugural Summer of Caring, and United Ministries is still in need of funding. Donations help fund, among other things, the Crisis Relief

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Ministry, which assisted 23 clients this past week for a total of $3,077, 22 families with food for an in-kind cost of $920 and one family with in-kind items totaling $50. “This week, the Crisis Ministry was able to help a family of six with children that has medical issues,” said Mark Champagne, the executive director of United Ministries of

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Sumter County. “Both parents are employed with the father doing lawn care to supplement their income. In July, the father was off work for two weeks due to annual July shutdown. His paycheck

was mishandled at the bank, and his deposit was delayed for 10 days. The Crisis Ministry was able to assist the family with their electric bill.” Summer of Caring is a partnership between The Sumter Item and United Ministries in which the newspaper collects money and gives it to the nonprofit for use in three areas. Besides Crisis Relief, the

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money goes toward the Emergency Shelter and Construction Ministry. “Recently an older, disabled gentleman came to the shelter who over the past year has frequented shelters in Myrtle Beach and Columbia,” Champagne said. “He felt that he could not find affordable

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Manning woman dead after domestic argument BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com (803) 774-1211 Details are still scarce on what led to the death of a 57-year-old Manning woman late Saturday and her husband sitting in the Clarendon County Detention Center. Julia McCray Richburg, 57, died at

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about 9:30 p.m. Saturday at her home on Poston Lane, said Clarendon County Deputy Coroner Bucky Mock. Johnny Richburg, 60, reportedly RICHBURG drove himself to the jail after the incident and turned himself in, said Maj. Kipp Coker with the Clarendon

County Sheriff Office. “They had an argument, and he shot her,” Coker said. “We’re not releasing details of the argument until court or a later date.” Richburg was pronounced dead at the scene by Clarendon County EMS personnel. An autopsy conducted by Medical University of South Carolina

showed the woman died of blood loss resulting from several gunshot wounds to the chest and shoulder area, Mock said. Coker declined to say how many times the victim was shot, leaving it at “multiple.” A handgun was used, Coker said, and his office is still investigating who owned the weapon.

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Hydrant flow tests set for streets midweek The City of Sumter will perform fire hydrant flow tests on Preserve Court, Sawmill Drive, Moseley Drive, Cormier Drive, Calhoun Street, Magnolia Street and Kilgo Street between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Water customers in the surrounding area may experience temporary discolored water. Direct any questions or concerns to City of Sumter Public Services Department at (803) 436-2558.

Tonight’s county council meeting canceled Sumter County Council has canceled its regular meeting, which would have been held tonight. Council members decided last month to cancel their first meeting in August after meeting twice in July to pass final reading of the proposed list of penny sales tax projects in time to make the November ballot, among other business. County council normally skips its first scheduled meeting in July because of the Independence Day holiday. The next county council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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The Tuomey Employee Scholarship Fund winners for 2014 have been announced. They are, from left, Mary Peyton Zilch (College of Charleston), Brianna N. Witherspoon (East Carolina University), Jessica E. Geddings (Central Carolina Technical College), Ashlyn Fountain (University of South Carolina) and Hannah E. Voisin (Clemson University). Also receiving the scholarship was Clayton G. Williams (University of South Carolina). The Employee Scholarship Fund was created in 2000 and has awarded 51 scholarships totaling $28,500 for Tuomey employees, immediate family members of Tuomey employees and active volunteers with at least 250 hours of service.

Students make some gains, losses in annual testing BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 The S.C. Department of Education recently released the results for Palmetto Assessment of State Standards and High School Assessment Program tests for 2014. Sumter School District’s HSAP results for students in their second year of high school who took the test for the first time showed that only 14.6 percent of the students did not demonstrate competence in skills and knowledge in English and language arts, and 37.6 percent didn’t demonstrate competence in mathematics. Compared to last year’s results for Sumter School District, the secondyear high school students who didn’t meet requirements in English language arts increased by 2 percent, and the district also saw a 9.7 increase in students who didn’t meet the mathematics requirements compared to 2013 results. “Even though HSAP is no longer a requirement for graduation, new assessments will help ensure students are college, career and life ready,” said Joan Sagona, assistant superintendent for instruction for Sumter School District. “We will continue to align our

curriculum and instruction to prepare our students to be successful on the new assessments.” According to the state test scores, of the 52,679 high school sophomores who took the ELA portion of HSAP, only 10.2 percent didn’t meet the exit exam requirements, and of the 52,690 sophomores in the state who took the mathematics portion, 21.3 percent didn’t meet requirements. The percentage of first-time test takers in their second year of high school who passed both ELA and mathematics decreased from 82 percent in 2012-13 to 77.4 percent this year. The percentage of students who passed ELA was 89.8 percent, down from 90.7 percent in 2012-13, while the percentage of students who passed math was 78.7 percent, down from 83.5 percent last year. As of April when Gov. Nikki Haley signed the legislation into law, HSAP is no longer a requirement to earn a high school diploma in South Carolina. However, State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais said it’s still important to take testing seriously and work hard for higher achievement. “We are disappointed by the declines we saw in this year’s HSAP results, particularly in math,” Zais said in a statement. “While the requirement to

pass an exit exam has been eliminated in South Carolina, we must continue striving for high-level achievement by all students. Next year, students will be taking an assessment to determine their college and career readiness along with WorkKeys, and we must work together to ensure improved outcomes on these tests.” In PASS testing, results for Sumter School District showed students had the most improvement in writing. Compared to last year, students in the third grade who didn’t meet requirements in writing decreased from 35 percent to 27 percent. The district also made high achievements in the areas of mathematics, science and social studies. The improvement in writing can be attributed to the district’s emphasis last year on engaging students more in writing for a longer time, Sagona explained. “Overall, students achieved the most significant gains in writing. The district achieved gains in the percentage of students meeting and above the mean scale score at some grade levels for writing, mathematics, science and social studies,” she said. “Last year, our professional development emphasized engaging students in authentic writing for longer periods of time. Ad-

ditionally, our teachers focused on the statewide literacy initiative, the integration of English language arts into the content areas and differentiation. Sagona emphasized the district is always committed to ensuring students achieve proficiency and continues to work to enhance strategies for improvement. Across the state, school results show some gains in PASS testing —including progress in closing the achievement gap between students with disabilities and non-disabled students. Other results showed students in the state making similar progress as in past years, according to the S.C. Department of Education. “While we have not made substantial gains, we have seen similar results in past years. There are several areas of high accomplishment. We have narrowed 24 out of 30 achievement gaps between disabled students and those without a disability,” Zais said. “Across all five subject areas, in the majority of grades tested, the percentage of students who earned an exemplary score increased. While we’re making progress slowly but surely, a greater focus on literacy is necessary for us to see further improvements.”

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Busted: 5 myths about Facebook’s Messenger app NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook’s recent effort to force people to adopt its standalone mobile messaging app has privacy-concerned users up in arms. Many of them think the app is especially invasive. One blog from Huffington Post published in December has gone viral, making the rounds on the social network recently because it claims the app gives Facebook “direct control over your mobile device” and allows Facebook to call phone numbers without a user’s intervention and send text messages without confirmation, but none of that is accurate. In truth, Facebook Messenger isn’t any more invasive than Facebook’s main app — or other similar applications. The fear and confusion stem from a message that greets owners of Android devices when they install the app. It explains that the app requires permission to access the device’s camera, microphone, list of contacts and other information. Here’s what Facebook’s mobile messaging app does and doesn’t do. Myth: You have to use the Messenger app if you want to send messages to your Facebook friends. Reality: While it’s required to download if you are using Facebook’s mobile app on the iPhone or Android smartphones, you can avoid it if you use the

POLICE BLOTTER ARRESTS Larry O’Brian Archie, 26, of 1152 Babette Road, was arrested Friday and charged with driving under suspension, third offense; failure to stop for blue lights, third offense; speeding; and not wearing a seatbelt. At 11:34 a.m. Friday, Archie was reportedly clocked driving 52 mph in a 40 mph zone of Eagle Road. Once the officer activated his lights, Archie reportedly accelerated down John Franklin Road when he lost control of the car and struck an embankment. Archie then reportedly fled on foot through a wooded area toward Patriot Parkway, where the officer caught up to him, Tased him and took him into custody. Denzel Issac Benjamin, 20, of 5700 Wedgefield Road, Wedgefield, was arrested Friday and charged with driving under suspension, second offense, and simple possession of marijuana. At 5:16 p.m., Benjamin was pulled over on Cherryvale Drive near Confederate Road after making an improper turn. Officers reportedly found 1.9 grams of marijuana inside the vehicle.

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A man walks past a Facebook sign June 11 in an office on the Facebook campus in Menlo Park, California. Facebook’s Messenger app has people up in arms about privacy. Facebook messenger service on your desktop or laptop, iPad or even the mobile Facebook website. Myth: The Facebook Messenger app’s terms of service are different from — and more intrusive than— Facebook’s own official terms. Reality: Facebook’s terms of service are the same for all its mobile apps, including the main Facebook app. You can read it here: m.facebook.com/policies. What’s upsetting people is the list of “permissions” they see when they download and install the app on an Android phone. It’s a long list with 10 items, each of which states that the app

ARMED ROBBERY At 9:08 a.m. Sunday, a man walking in the first block of Ideal Circle reported a 20-year-old man reached into his pocket and ran off with a $30 cellphone and $150 in cash. When the victim chased after the thief, he reportedly pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the victim before he fled in a champagne-colored Chevrolet Impala with three other men. DOG ATTACK At 8:47 p.m. Sunday, two children were riding bicycles on Woodville Circle near Peach Orchard Road when a man reportedly unleashed a black-and-white pit bull and told the dog to get the children. Both children had holes in their shirts reportedly caused by the dog, although neither child was bitten. One girl had a scrape on her arm where she said she fell off her bike while being chased by the dog. CAR CHASE At 4:50 a.m. Monday, a deputy attempted to pull over a car with no tag light on Lafayette Drive. The car reportedly accelerated and turned onto the first block of Lincoln Avenue, where the driv-

needs access to features on your phone including contacts, calendar, location data and Wi-Fi information. Sure, that’s a lot of personal data. But it’s the same data most messaging apps have access to. On the iPhone, users don’t get the list of permissions when they install the app, but when they use it, permissions pop up individually. You can view the app’s list of permissions here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=com.facebook.orca. Click “view details” under Permissions. Myth: Facebook’s Messenger app will use your phone’s microphone to record you.

er fled the car on foot. Inside the vehicle, officers reportedly located a bag containing two suspected “rocks” of crack cocaine. STOLEN PROPERTY Four flat-screen TVs, $25 in coins and a box of Popsicles were reported stolen from the 5200 block of Peach Orchard Road in Rembert at 3:30 p.m. Friday. The items

Reality: The app needs permission to use your phone’s microphone and camera. But it requires that access because the microphone is needed for voice calling, a service that the standalone app offers that the Facebook app doesn’t, and sending sound with videos. Same with the camera — it needs access if you want to send your friends pictures. Myth: Facebook will direct the app to send SMS, or text, messages without your permission. Reality: One of the permissions does say that Facebook can edit, receive, read and send SMS messages. But the company says the reason it wants to send and receive SMS messages is so that if you add a phone number to your Messenger account, you can confirm by a confirmation code that Facebook sends via text message. Myth: The Messenger app is new. Reality: Facebook’s Messenger app has been around since 2011. In April, it started requiring that users in Europe download and install the app if they wish to send messages to Facebook friends. Two weeks ago, the company said it would expand the requirement to other parts of the world. Facebook says it’s forcing users to make the switch because a standalone app offers more features. For example, the app is faster, it offers a selfie cam and stickers and can be used to reach people on your contact list who are not Facebook users.

are valued at $2,628. A 46-inch flat-screen TV and a boxer dog were reportedly stolen from the 1700 block of U.S. 521 South at 4:55 p.m. Thursday. The TV and dog are valued at a total of $880. Two window air-conditioning units, two portable heaters, a weight scale, a deer camera, a bed frame

and a humidifier were reported stolen from the 1800 block of North Main Street at 7:58 p.m. Sunday. The items are valued at $660. A church sign in front of the Anointed Word Christian Center in the 3500 block of Camden Highway in Dalzell was reported stolen at 6:18 p.m. Friday. The sign is valued at $250.

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2 CCTC nursing students among 8 awarded from across state

New nurses pinned Central Carolina Technical College pinned 58 new nurses during two ceremonies held Thursday at the Sumter Opera House in downtown Sumter. A dozen students earned their diplomas in practical nursing at 10 a.m., and 46 students earned their associate degree in nursing at 6 p.m. The pinning ceremony traces its roots back more than 130 years to Florence Nightingale. Since the early days of Nightingale’s “Training School for Nurses,� it has been traditional for nursing graduates to be pinned upon their successful graduation.

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Central Carolina Technical College nursing students Charnele Jackson and Ed Storch were among the eight students statewide to be recently honored by the S.C. Baptist Nursing Alumnae with a scholarship/ achievement award. The class of 1954 hosted the reunion on July 17 in Columbia. Jackson, Storch and the other honorees made a brief speech about “What being a nurse means to me� and were given a scholarship.

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MUSC gets $3.4M to improve minority care CHARLESTON — The Medical University of South Carolina will be working to improve cancer care for minority

patients with a $3.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute. A news release from MUSC said the grant will fund the project during the next five years. The grant money will be used for both clinical trials and research on how cancer care is delivered to patients from across South Carolina.

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Teens start new life after reuniting with mother Sisters just 2 of thousands fleeing from violence in Central America BY LAURA WIDES-MUNOZ The Associated Press MIAMI — Denia Zelaya arrived early at Miami International Airport. She had last seen her eldest daughter nearly 10 years earlier, when she’d kissed a sleeping Anita and then slipped out of her family’s house. “I didn’t tell her goodbye,� she recalls. “I knew if she awoke, I couldn’t leave.� Anita was 6, her younger sister, Nicole, not yet 3. But Zelaya had made a choice: to flee the violent gangs in her native Honduras and come to the U.S. to find work. The plan was to save enough for a smuggler and then send for her children when they were old enough to endure the journey. This past April, Nicole, now 12, made it safely across the Texas border and on to Miami. That inspired 16-year-old Anita to attempt the trip with her own child, 3-year-old Emily. At the airport late last month, Zelaya worried she might not recognize her daughter. Then her eyes locked on a figure hauling a toddler on her hip. As the girl approached, Zelaya saw her mirror image: large hazel eyes, corkscrew curls and a tentative smile. Zelaya pulled her daughter and granddaughter into her small frame. Anita buried her face into her mother’s hair. A lone cry burst from her throat. They are just one family — in some ways, one of the luckiest. As thousands of Central American children have come across the Southwest border these past months — fleeing violence, searching for loved ones and looking to start anew in the U.S. — this family found each other again. But now there’s a complex legal system to navigate, new economic burdens and an unfamiliar home. Then there’s the delicate

task of learning to become a family again, with the knowledge looming that their reunion in the U.S. could be temporary — more likely to end with deportation orders than asylum. Zelaya lives here illegally. She spent the last decade working in restaurants and, more recently, busing tables at an airport hotel. When she fled La Ceiba, Honduras, after witnessing the gang killing of a nephew, Zelaya left Anita and Nicole first with her sister and then their great-grandmother. But without their mother, the children struggled. They were shuttled between relatives, often unable to go to school. The money Zelaya sent never lasted long. “There were so many Christmases I couldn’t celebrate, because when I saw so many people hug each other I would just go cry and go to bed,� Anita recalls. In Miami, Zelaya decorated her bedroom walls with pictures of her children, even as she started a new life here. She had two American-born children: Elise, now 5, and David, 4. She spoke frequently by phone with Nicole and Anita, but often the calls left Zelaya in tears. “I just focused on working so one day I could bring them here,� she says. Then gang violence struck again. According to Anita and Zelaya, Anita was 13 when she was raped by gang members. They continued to harass her after Emily was born 9 months later. Anita says she went to the police but doesn’t think they filed any official report. Zelaya was devastated and offered to help. Still, Anita refused to make the journey to the U.S. until her younger sister did it. Initially, Anita and Emily were detained in McAllen, Texas, and placed in a Depart-

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Nicole Valerio Zelaya, center, 12, sits with her mother, Denia Zelaya, right, and her sister Anita Medina Zelaya, 16, at their mother’s home in Miami. The family, originally from Honduras, has been reunited in Miami, having arrived separately. ment of Homeland Security facility with other apprehended minors. Soon they were flown to a nonprofit shelter in New York before finally reaching Zelaya. The first few nights after Anita arrived, the girls and their mother cooked together with a quiet precision as if they’d been doing it all their lives. They convinced Zelaya to sleep with them in the small bedroom all five children shared. Two weeks later, Zelaya had returned to her room, and the three took turns cooking. Meanwhile, old resentments remained. Ever since Elise and David were born, Anita had accused Zelaya of replacing her and Nicole with the new American children. “I try to explain to the older ones that the younger ones need protection because they are still little,� Zelaya said one day. “We do, too,� Anita cut in, only half in jest. Anita looks forward to starting school but worries about catching up with her peers. Zelaya tries not to burden her

children with her own fears. Unemployed since getting laid off in December, she relies on help from her boyfriend while she looks for new work. Now she owes thousands of dollars to smugglers. She also knows that the legal path for her children will be far from easy. Local attorneys are helping the girls pro bono but warn obtaining asylum based on gang threats is no easy task, especially without concrete evidence. Zelaya also faces the threat of being found and deported. On a recent rainy Monday afternoon, the family headed to the grocery store. Men stared as they walked by, their

gaze lingering on Anita and Nicole. Zelaya worries about Anita, who has shared her story with reporters and social workers — each time, withdrawing into herself. But as the group crossed a puddle, little David offered a welcome distraction. “Swing me, Mami,� he clamored. “Us too,� chimed in Elise and Emily. Zelaya, Anita and Nicole clasped their hands and began to swing the little ones. The children squealed, and soon Zelaya and the older girls laughed too, attached in one familial chain — oblivious for a moment to the rain.

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honor those patients. For example, the Sumter location is offering free Pap smears to clients already registered with Sandhills this week. “We like to give back to our community and also to our patients,� she said. “It’s a way to say thank you to our customers for everything they do for us.� For the community at large, the office is offering free HIV testing all week, Johnson said. Sumter Family Health Cen-

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Apartments in the 900 block of Miller Road about 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4. He was reportedly on foot carrying a red bag and was reported missing by an acquaintance Thursday when he had not returned. Authorities called to Lewis Road on Sunday — including police, sheriff’s deputies and agents with Department of Natural Resources in addition to EMS — at first wanted to call in the water rescue team to try to reach the man, but instead the fire department’s ladder truck was able to reach him from the bridge. “Once we arrived on scene, he made it into the water out to where it was about waist deep,� White said. “Then we lowered the ladder down into this muddy, murky water.� A 24-foot stepladder was lowered approximately 12 to 13 feet into the water, leaning against the side of the bridge. Richburg was able to climb partially up the ladder to meet a firefighter and was then pulled to safety. Richburg reportedly told his rescuers he had been in the swamp since he had left home six days earlier, when he became lost while walking

ter is participating in Sumter Police Department’s Back to School Event today and hosting a children’s education and fun day Wednesday at the main office, 1278 N. Lafayette Drive. Both centers are offering other specials each day of the week. For more information on the mission and accomplishments of community health centers, visit the website of the National Association of Community Health Centers at nachc.org. For more information on National Health Center Week, visit healthcenterweek.org.

through the wooded area. It was unclear where Richburg originally entered the swamp. White described Richburg as “disoriented� and apparently suffering from dehydration. He reportedly had no food with him when he became lost and for most of the week only drank occasionally from the creek. Richburg was treated by EMS for what a release described as “non-life-threatening injuries,� and he was still hospitalized as of Monday. “He’s covered with mosquito bites, about the condition you would expect after something like that,� said Tonyia McGirt, public information officer with Sumter police. “We’re very happy he fared as well as he has.� Miller Arms is about six miles from the area where Richburg was found.

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Robin Williams dead at 63 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Robin Williams, the Academy Award winner and comic supernova whose explosions of pop culture riffs and impressions dazzled audiences for decades and made him a gleamy-eyed laureate for the Information Age, died Monday in an apparent suicide. He was 63. Williams was pronounced dead at his home in California on Monday, according to the sheriff ’s office in Marin County, north of San FranWILLIAMS cisco. The sheriff ’s office said a preliminary investigation shows the cause of death to be a suicide because of asphyxia. “This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken,� said Williams’ wife, Susan Schneider. “On behalf of Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.� Williams had been battling severe depression recently, said Mara Buxbaum, his press representative.

From his breakthrough in the late 1970s as the alien in the hit TV show “Mork and Mindy,� through his standup act and such films as “Good Morning, Vietnam,� the short, barrel-chested Williams ranted and shouted as if just sprung from solitary confinement. Loud, fast and manic, he parodied everyone from John Wayne to Keith Richards, impersonating a Russian immigrant as easily as a pack of Nazi attack dogs. He was a riot in drag in “Mrs. Doubtfire� or as a cartoon genie in “Aladdin.� He won his Academy Award in a rare but equally intense dramatic role, as a teacher in the 1997 film “Good Will Hunting.� He was no less on fire in interviews. During a 1989 chat with The Associated Press, he could barely stay seated in his hotel room or even mention the film he was supposed to promote, as he free-associated about comedy and the cosmos. “There’s an Ice Age coming,� he said. “But the good news is there’ll be daiquiris for everyone and the Ice Capades will be everywhere. The lobster will keep for at least 100 years, that’s the good news. The Swanson dinners will last a whole millennium. The bad news is the house will basically be in Arkansas.�

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KISS what you know about arena football goodbye BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH As a critic who has to think about popular culture, I’ve come to theorize that the most annoying phenomena tends to be the most long-lasting. Take reality television. Madonna. The musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Or the curious career of KISS. Formed in 1973, KISS emerged as a near-parody of glam-rock at a time when that evanescent musical genre was fading. Again, interesting stuff seems to come and go in a flash. It’s the boring bits that never go away. And KISS is still around. They even made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year — a full (and some would say begrudging) 15 years after becoming eligible. Part of KISS’s ability to linger is member Gene Simmons’ persistence in appearing on reality television shows where he contrasts his “wildâ€? stage image with his buttoned-down personality, that of a slightly Shatner-esque blowhard. Tonight, Simmons joins fellow band member Paul Stanley and manager Doc McGhee on “4th and Loudâ€? (9 p.m., AMC), a documentary take on their coownership of an Anaheim, California arena football team. For the uninitiated, arena football was founded in 1987. It is played indoors on a slightly smaller field, resulting in higher scores and faster play. So, that makes the group’s ownership rather apt. Arena football is to football what KISS is to rock ‘n’ roll: a rather overripe burlesque of the real thing. • A family construction business performs for the cameras on the new series “Cement Headsâ€? (10:30 p.m., A&E, TV14). • The difficulty of finding love in New York City becomes the focus of “The Singles Projectâ€? (10 p.m., Bravo, TV-14), a dating show that invites participation and interaction from viewers via social media.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • An IT guy dons his toque on “Food Fightersâ€? (8 p.m., NBC, TV-PG). • Discovery’s Shark Week continues with “Monster Hammerheadâ€? (8 p.m., TV-PG), “Alien Sharks 2â€? (9 p.m.) and “Lair of the Mega Sharkâ€? (10 p.m.). • A trip to Argentina on

“Royal Painsâ€? (9 p.m., USA, TVPG). • Barry mulls a coup against Jamal on “Tyrantâ€? (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA). • The general manager lays out his vision on “Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Atlanta Falconsâ€? (10 p.m., HBO, TVMA). • Annie and Auggie dig into a CIA conspiracy theory on “Covert Affairsâ€? (10 p.m., USA, TV-PG). • The Science Channel continues to squander its reputation with “The Unexplained Filesâ€? (10 p.m.). Tonight: the look for a “highwayâ€? of paranormal activity.

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SERIES NOTES With Gibbs away, Tony and McGee bicker on “NCIS� (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * Twin Peters on “Family Guy� (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * Slade strikes on “Arrow� (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Tactical training on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine� (8:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * The team goes mole

Paul Stanley, left, and Gene Simmons, founding members of the rock band KISS, can be seen on AMC’s “4th and Loud,� premiering at 9 p.m. today. The docu-series will focus on the inaugural season of the LA KISS arena football league team, which is co-owned by Stanley and Simmons. hunting on “NCIS: Los Angeles� (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Jess and Nick face facts on “New Girl� (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * The search for First Blade on “Supernatural� (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Mindy mans up on

“The Mindy Project� (9:30 p.m., Fox r, TV-14).

LATE NIGHT Damon Wayans Jr., Ali Larter and Lake Street Dive ap-

pear on “Conan� (11 p.m., TBS) * Liv Tyler, Ben Gleib, April Richardson and Jo Koy are booked on “Chelsea Lately� (11 p.m., E!) * Eric Stonestreet and Brody Dalle appear on “Late Show With David Letterman� (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Jessica Alba, Rob Riggle, Kings of Leon and Ace Frehley on “The Tonight Show� (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Rosario Dawson, Dane DeHaan and Magic Man visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers� (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Craig Ferguson hosts Jeff Foxworthy and The Colourist on “The Late Late Show� (12:35 a.m., CBS, r).

CULT CHOICE Escaped cons hold five people hostage in a desert ghost town, unaware that it’s scheduled to be leveled in an atom bomb test in the 1953 Cold War film noir thriller “Split Second� (10:15 a.m., TCM). Copyright 2014, United Feature Syndicate

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City council candidates unchanged BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bristow@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 As filing for city offices comes to a close this week, three incumbents and one candidate are set for an easy ride back to Sumter City Council. In the four wards up for election this fall — three regular elections plus one special election for an open seat — only one candidate has filed so far for each seat. If no one else comes forward by the end of the week, the current quartet will be assured of serving on council next year. Anyone hoping to run against one of the declared candidates must file by noon Friday with the city clerk’s office inside Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. Three current members of the council are seeking re-election for a fresh, four-year term. Calvin Hastie is running for a second term in Ward 3, covering Sumter’s south and east sides; Thomas “Bubba� Lowery is seeking a fourth term in Ward 1, covering the northern portion of the city; and Robert Galiano, Sumter’s current mayor pro tempore, wants a sixth full term representing the wide-ranging Ward 5 on the city’s western region. A special election will also be held to fill the last two years of the term in Ward 4, the downtown and historic district. Colleen Yates, who previously served on city council 30 years ago, is the only candidate so far to file in Ward 4. Councilman Charlie Burns, first elected in 2012, is stepping down halfway through his first term in office after moving outside the ward. He’s set an “irrevocable resignation date� of Nov. 4, Election Day, under state law, which allows him to continue serving on city council until his replacement is elected. Ward 4 will be up for election again in 2016, along with council’s two other seats and the mayor’s post.

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housing for the amount of benefits that he received. After getting to know him over a two-week period, the shelter director put him in contact with Jerrell Wesley of Wateree Community Actions.� Wesley works with a program offering housing assistance to guests at the shelter who meet certain requirements. The guest qualified, was placed in his own apartment through the program and will qualify for benefits for at least one year, Champagne said. “The partnership with WCA has been a blessing from the Lord that has enabled the ministry to help change people’s lives and restore their hope and trust in people and God,� said the Rev. Walter Robertson, Emergency Shelter director. “Working with Mr. Wesley through this program has been amazing, and I am looking forward to assisting as many as we can.� On average, it costs $6,545 to run the shelter for a month.

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district as it moves forward to improve education for students of Sumter County. “I think the people I represent deserve to keep their voice. Under Dr. (Frank) Baker I think we’re going to see great things, and I hope to contribute to that,� MiCOOK chalik said. “I thank the people for their support, and I hope they consider the job I’ve done L. ALSTON and elect me for a second term.� The new candidates running for seats on the board have B. ALSTON also expressed their interest in contributing to the improvement of the district as it SUMPTER continues to work on higher test scores and providing more programs and resources to REESE better prepare students for college and the workforce. Caleb Kershaw, one of five candidates running for the area 1 seat, said he wants to give more to the education system in Sumter County to ensure opportunities for all students in the county. “I’m interested in contributing to the school board and to public education in Sumter because I’m a father of five,� Kershaw said. “I volunteer a

Between July 27 and Aug. 2, 74 men and 24 women stayed at the shelter, Champagne said. While the summer is when United Ministries has the most need for Construction Ministry volunteers for major home repairs, the organization does receive requests all year for minor work to make homes dry, safe, secure and accessible. “The ministry is continuously compiling a list of faithful volunteers who have the desire and expertise to perform some weekend projects on a yearround basis,� Champagne said. “If you would like to be on the list, contact Sumter United Ministries at (803) 775-0757, and ask for Dennis.�

lot in the Rembert area, and I really want to see an across-the-board school system for every child to have a fair chance.� Like the other candidates, area 1 candidate Daniel Cook expressed that his purpose in running is to focus on the students of Sumter County and make sure the schools are providing the best education and opportunities for the county’s youth. Area 1 candidate Linda Alston, a social worker, also said she wants to have a good relationship with the board if she’s elected and contribute in any way she can to better provide services to the students and parents of Sumter School District. “I would like to reiterate that I am focused on the wellbeing of the student. I believe a good quality education is an integral part of ensuring success in life. I will do everything that I can to ensure that students are afforded a quality education,� Cook said. “I will also do everything that I can to make sure that policies and procedures are set forth and maintained to ensure that the district is able to meet the needs of students, parents and teachers. I am eager to speak with anyone who would like to discuss topics concerning the school district.� “I would like to get a good relationship with the board. If I’m elected,� Alston said, “I’ll be the first social worker on the board, and I’ll do what I can because I’m a committed and hard worker. Now the children are our valuable resource. Also, if you don’t pay attention to the parents and make sure you have everything for the parents, then the children will not survive. That’s why you need to focus on the whole family and make sure they have everything they need, such as doctor’s appointments, clothing and food, and then the children will

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SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES Area 1 candidates Brian Alston Linda Alston Daniel Cook Caleb Kershaw Andrew Marlowe

Area 2 candidates Karen Michalik Jeremiah Sumpter

be able to do well in school.� Brian Alston, candidate for area 1, and area 2 candidate Jeremiah Sumpter both hope to bring a younger and more innovative perspective to the board if elected. “The Sumter School Board needs a young and innovative thinker,� Sumpter explained. “Currently, the school board has multiple issues — too many to fix overnight. However, I have the skill set to empower the community and improve the Sumter school board’s current processes by using current and new technology and innovative thinking to reduce cost, improve wages and communication. I also would like to reduce the cost for parents.� Sumpter also expressed his intentions to assist the board in coming up with innovative ways to reduce costs in the district in hopes of eventually improving teachers’ pay and retaining effective teachers in Sumter schools. Michele Reese, an associate professor of English at USC Sumter running for area 3, said she wants to give some attention to bus routes as well as consider a more traditional class schedule for high school

Area 3 candidates Patty Wilson Michele Reese Lamar Atkins

Area 4 candidates John Hilton Keith Schultz

students as opposed to block scheduling. “One of the things I’m concerned about is the high school block schedule. I don’t think students retain the knowledge when there are gaps, and I don’t think it’s preparing them at the college level. I would suggest a more traditional school schedule,� Reese said. “Little things I worry about, bus schedule changes. They changed at the last minute this year, and also looking at if there could be a way to reduce classroom sizes.� John Hilton, former Millwood Elementary School principal and candidate for area 4, also previously mentioned that one of his focuses if elected for school board will be on addressing classroom size and reducing the teacher-student ratio in the district’s schools. Recent candidates who also filed for the board as of Monday are Andrew Marlowe for area 1 and Lamar Atkins for area 3. In coming months, many of the candidates have plans to reach out to the community and get to know them in hopes of getting their support on Election Day. The filing deadline for candidates is noon Friday.

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Nature remains creative danger

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ASHINGTON — Although the Ebola virus might remain mostly confined to West Africa, it has infected the Western imagination. This eruption of uncontrolled nature into what developed nations consider serene modernity is more disturbing to the emotional serenity of multitudes than it is threatening to their physical health. Perhaps the world periodically needs an equivalent of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, a chastening reminder that nature still has something to say about what human beings proudly, and prematurely, call “the conquest of nature.” The earthquake disturbed Europe’s Enlightenment serenity: Perhaps God has not really ordained a benevolently ordered universe. This should not have been news to Europe, which in the 14th century had lost more than half of its population to the Black Death plague, and had subGeorge sequently enWill dured many lesser but nevertheless devastating epidemics. In America, the first modern nation and the nation most committed to the modern project of taming nature’s capriciousness, the AIDS epidemic of the early 1980s was particularly traumatic. This was so even though the public health threat from the disease was limited because the primary means by which it was transmitted were known risky behaviors involving sex or needles shared by drug users. AIDS disabused Americans of their polio paradigm. The 1950s success of the Salk vaccine in removing the terror of polio had encouraged the belief that pharmacology could slay all infectious diseases. The Black Death probably spread through Europe by land and on fleas carried by rats brought by ships to Mediterranean ports, and transportation also contributed to the spread of AIDS. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, probably came from chimpanzees in Africa and infected humans who hunted them around the 1930s. HIV was spread by truckers who patronized prostitutes along Africa’s improved roads. Boeing and Airbus, two manufacturers of the aircraft that made intercontinental travel accessible to multitudes, have thereby complicated public health officials’ task of quarantining diseases. The man tentatively identified years ago as “Patient Zero,” who supposedly introduced HIV to America, was an Air Canada flight attendant. Nowadays, so many terrible deeds are reflexively called terrorism that the term is becoming a classification that no longer classifies. Remember, terrorists are in the terror business, the essence of which is random horror. A nuclear weapon in a terrorist’s hands would be a nightmare but not necessarily the worst such. The scientific infrastructure for the manufacture of such a weapon is expensive and complex, and the means of delivering it to a target can be, too. A biological weapon can be delivered by a

“Perhaps the world periodically needs an equivalent of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, a chastening reminder that nature still has something to say about what human beings proudly, and prematurely, call ‘the conquest of nature.’ terrorist carrying a vial of smallpox in his pocket. Epidemics — silent and invisible during their incubation, swift and unpredictable in their trajectories — are devastating terror weapons, as participants discovered from Dark Winter. This 13-day simulation of a bioterrorism attack — it postulated the release of smallpox in Oklahoma City, Philadelphia and Atlanta — was conducted in June 2001. Smallpox is easily transmitted by breathing air exhaled by infected persons, and the fatality rate is about 30 percent. Furthermore, there is an incubation period of seven to 17 days, during which infected persons show no symptoms. Dark Winter concluded that a smallpox virus released in those three cities would reach 25 states and at least 10 other countries within two weeks, bringing unprecedented panic with it. In 1947, a single American smallpox case caused 6.4 million Americans, including President Harry Truman, to be vaccinated. According to a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center report, “There has never been a smallpox outbreak in such a densely populated, highly mobile, unvaccinated population” as today’s America. The UPMC report says smallpox vaccinations in America stopped in 1972, and vaccine production facilities were closed in the 1980s. Since 9/11, production has resumed. A single smallpox case in Yugoslavia in 1972 prompted the vaccination of almost all 20 million Yugoslavs. In 1980, the World Health Organization declared smallpox, a killer of hundreds of millions, eradicated. Today, supposedly only America and Russia retain samples of the smallpox virus. Last month, six glass vials of it were found in a storage room at the National Institutes of Health in suburban Washington. Amid this month’s commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of history’s most calamitous man-made event, World War I, remember its ending: A worldwide influenza pandemic arose from wartime conditions. It began in 1918 and killed more people in a year (about 50 million) than the war killed (about 16 million, military and civilian) in four years. Nature, Ebola reminds us, remains a creative danger. George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com. © 2014, Washington Post Writers Group

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on’t let looks deceive you. It COMMENTARY ended up being one of the nicest and happiest luncheons ever. though my award of choice is a tiara, I figI had only been writing for ured I would receive a shiny plaque, which Gulf Coast Newspapers for a year when would look good on the mantel. one of my articles was nominated for an On the day of the ceremony, I chose Alabama Press Association award. I had my outfit carefully and thought about absolutely no idea what that meant but what would be served. Since the lunsoon learned it was a pretty big deal. cheon was at the newspaper’s office, it Months passed, and lo and behold, I won would have to be a catered affair, probasecond place in the humor category. bly a chicken dish or tiny sandwiches The first place winner with an array of salads. I adore tiny was a guy in Prattville sandwiches, so that’s what I was hoping who wrote a story about for. I figured they must have a large conduct tape. Well, we all ference table to hold everyone, or perknow duct tape is funny, so I felt pretty fortunate to haps they would set up tables topped have landed in the second with summer floral arrangements. Either way, it would be exciting. spot. The ceremony had started when I My unfamiliarity with Leslie Anne slipped in the door. The publisher was just the newspaper industry getting to my category, and asked me to was understandable, conHarrison sidering I had never dark- step forward to receive the award — that had been printed on the office copy maened the doors of the chine. The paper was handed to me over a newsroom. My articles are emailed from plastic folding table that held boxes of the comfort of my home, directly to the pizza. Two liter editor (whom I Coca-Colas and then accuse of red Solo cups chopping it into were mixed bits — this part among stacks of will be cut for napkins that sure). said, “Dominos.” Unfamiliar or I can personalnot, I was sure ly report to you the rough, smoky that my preconnewsroom full of ceived notions of clacking typethe olden days, writers, screamrough-style ing editors and newsroom isn’t fedora wearing so far removed reporters was from the modlong gone. Kathern-day reality erine Hepburn after all. The and Spencer newspaper busiTracy aren’t ness may have slamming doors gone high-tech, anymore, and but the no-nonClark Kent sense side of the doesn’t save ace industry is alive reporter Lois and well. These Lane from bank people concenrobbers. trate on news — Hot leads for not floral arbreaking news rangements. stories these days LESLIE ANNE HARRISON / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM After a brief are texted, not Don’t let looks deceive you. It ended up being one lunch, everyone phoned-in, to the of the nicest and happiest luncheons ever. scurried back to modern news oftheir desks. No fice. time to chit-chat with some woman who But since I had become an award-winhad coordinated her outfit to match the ning columnist, my contemporaries were ready to roll out the red carpet and let me newspaper’s logo. There were serious stories to write. Research to be done. Pizza become an official part of the industry. boxes to carry to the Dumpster (which I Along with the other writers who won awards in the sports, photography and fea- didn’t mind doing at all). Then, I had to hurry home to decoupage tures sections, we were invited to a lunmy ink-jet award onto a board and make it cheon where we would be honored. Gulf Coast Newspapers has become one into a plaque. A homemade plaque I will of the few newspapers to actually grow in always cherish. readership during the last year, so I felt Leslie Anne Harrison is a contributing certain the ceremony would be an imporwriter for The Sumter Item and Gulf Coast tant occasion. Newspapers — www.gulfcoastnews.com. My children had both received plaques and trophies for some of their recent end- She also has a popular website — Fairhope Supply Co. — which can be found at www. of-the-year school activities, and they asked what my award would look like. Al- fairhopesupply.com.

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AROUND TOWN The General George L. Mabry Jr. Group will hold its first meetCalling all Purple Heart recipients Chapter 817, Military Order of ing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, the Purple Heart, will meet at Aug. 14, at the Alice Drive 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, Baptist Church library, 1305 at the Elks Lodge, 1100 W. Loring Mill Road and Wise Liberty St. All Purple Heart Drive, far left front entrance. recipients and those interFollowing the initial meeting, ested in associate memberthe group will continue to ship are invited. Call (803) meet on the second Thurs506-3120. day of each month. Call Wayne Hunter at (803) 464Clarendon School District One 3003 or Joyce at (803) 464will conduct free vision, hear7865. ing, speech and developmental screenings as part of a child The Sumter Combat Veterans find effort to identify stuGroup will meet at 10 a.m. on dents with special needs. Friday, Aug. 15, at the South Screenings will be held from HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafay9 a.m. to noon at the Sumette Drive. All area veterans merton Early Childhood Cen- are invited. ter on the following ThursThe Lincoln High School Preserdays: Aug. 14; Sept. 11; Oct. vation Alumni Association will 9; Nov. 13; Dec. 11; Jan. 8, sponsor a dinner fundraiser 2015; Feb. 12, 2015; March 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fri2015; April 9, 2015; and May day, Aug. 15, at the Lincoln 14, 2015. For more informaHigh School cafeteria, Countion, call Sadie Williams or cil Street. The menu will conAudrey Walters at (803) 485sist of fried chicken, red rice, 2325, extension 221. sweet peas, roll and a drink. The Sumter County Republican Cost is $7 per plate. Dine in Party will hold the grand or take out. Call James L. opening of its 2014 victory Green at (803) 968-4173. headquarters at 6 p.m. today LAY UP, Leading America’s at 710 Bultman Drive with a Youth Upward Program, will reception featuring Gov. hold its annual back-to-school Nikki Haley, Rep. Murrell event from 9 a.m. to noon on Smith, S.C. Republican Party Saturday, Aug. 16, at 3155 Chairman Matt Moore and Thomas Sumter Highway, others. Dalzell. School supplies will The Sumter Chapter of the Nabe given out while supplies tional Federation of the Blind last but all children must be will meet at 7 p.m. today at accompanied by an adult to Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 receive them. Event will feaW. Bartlette St. The associture food, games and a ate members and guest bounce house. Call Mark speakers on marital tips will Shaw at (803) 236-2313. begin with Jerry and Judy L. A back-to-school bash, sponSimon. Transportation prosored by Helping Youth Purvided within the coverage sue Excellence, the Central area. Contact Debra Canty, Carolina Community Foundachapter president, at Debration and Dawn Staley’s InCanC2@frontier.com or (803) nersole charity will be held 775-5792. For information from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Satabout the upcoming gala, urday, Aug. 16, at the M.H. call the 24/7 recorded mesNewton Family Life Center, sage line at (206) 376-5992. 415 Manning Ave. Sixty chilWomen’s Bowling League is dren have been selected to looking for new members! This receive new shoes and fun handicap league welschool supplies will be given comes all skill levels. Basic away. Call (803) 934-9522. instruction is available for Lincoln High School Class of beginners. Come alone or 1963 will meet at 2 p.m. on bring your own team of three Saturday, Aug. 16, at Ameriwomen. The league will meet can Legion Post 202, 310 Palto form teams and review metto St. Plans will be made the rules at 9:30 a.m. on for the 2015 class reunion, Thursday, Aug. 14, at Gamewhich will be celebrated as cock Lanes, and bowling will the 1960s class reunion of begin the following Thursthe Civil Rights era. Call Ferday, Aug. 21. Call Cathy Pow- dinand Burns at (803) 968ers at (803) 316-6710. 4464. The Stroke Survivors Support

PUBLIC AGENDA LEE COUNTY COUNCIL Today, 9 a.m., council chambers

PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6:30 p.m., town hall

SUMTER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Today, noon, Sunset Country Club

TURBEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6:30 p.m., town hall

SUMTER COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Today, 5 p.m., library LYNCHBURG TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., Teen Center on Magnolia Street, Lynchburg SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., Sumter County Council Chambers

The last word in astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take pride in EUGENIA LAST what you do, and finish what you start. Participating in events that include your peers will bring good results and build strong alliances. A change in position is apparent if you share your thoughts and ideas. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stand up to whatever opposition you face. A change may be required if you want to get ahead. Letting anyone stand between you and your success will lead to regrets. Let your intuition guide you and call in favors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stick to facts. If you deviate from the truth, someone will question you. Plan your actions transparently and you will receive support rather than opposition. A responsible attitude will give you more leeway to do as you please.

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Gaffney 84/67 Spartanburg 87/67

Greenville 84/66

Columbia 90/74

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Sumter 88/72

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 90/69

ON THE COAST

Charleston 90/76

Today: A shower or thunderstorm around. High 86 to 90. Wednesday: Clouds and sun; a thunderstorm in the area. High 88 to 92.

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LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 87/68/t 73/56/pc 94/68/pc 75/57/t 94/73/pc 83/65/pc 91/76/t 77/69/r 93/74/t 79/70/r 101/82/t 71/60/pc 80/72/r

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Manning 91/72

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SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., town hall MAYESVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Today, 7 p.m., town hall SUMTER COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION / ELECTION COMMISSION Thursday, 5:30 p.m., registration / election office, 141 N. Main St.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make plans for the future. Indulge in events that will bring you in contact with interesting people who can help you further your interests. A partnership will bring positive changes to your life. Think big and take a leap of faith. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Unusual changes to the way you live are favored as long as you don’t go overboard. Stick to a good nutritious diet and refrain from taking on too much at once. Take advantage of opportunities that require discipline. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look at the big picture and see how you can manipulate the opportunities that head your way without jeopardizing what you already have. You’ll have to walk a fine line when it comes to truth and emotional encounters.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Learn from the experts and your own past experience and bring about changes at home or at work that will make you feel good about your accomplishments. Discuss your CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Rely intentions with those most affected on your practical, no-nonsense by your decisions. approach to life, love and CANCER (June 21-July 22): happiness and you will succeed. Accepting change will be required. The energy and effort you put into Use your skills wisely and take your work will result in greater whatever time required to improve recognition and job security. Love what you have to offer. Keeping up and romance are highlighted. with the times will make a AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): difference to how successful you Handle your relationships with will be in the future. others carefully. You have a lot to LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take care of responsibilities without making a fuss. A joint money matter will raise emotional issues that are best addressed before the situation escalates. Good fortune is within reach if you are willing to accept and incorporate change.

DAILY PLANNER

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PICK 3 MONDAY

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PICK 4 MONDAY

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gain if you are open about what you are willing to contribute. Don’t allow anyone to guilt you into something that will take away from your success. Embrace change and you will succeed. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Indulge in something unique and different. The way you handle money matters, contracts or legal proceedings will determine your future fortune. You don’t have to be aggressive, but you do have to wield an authoritative attitude. Clear thinking and creative solutions are favored.

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People wait for the upcoming supermoon in Olympic Park in Munich, southern Germany, on Sunday. The phenomenon, which scientists call a “perigee moon,” occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons.

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PRO GOLF

For all his talent, McIlroy wins a major with grit BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Anyone could see Rory McIlroy had the gifts to be the next big thing in golf. His victory in the PGA Championship was more about grit. That might be more impressive than some of the numbers associated with his latest major. McIlroy has won his four majors at a combined 62under par. The only other players in the last century to win four majors 25 or younger

were Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Bobby Jones. It had been six years since anyone won two straight majors (Padraig Harrington) or three straight tournaments (Woods). “It’s beginning to look a little Tigeresque, I supposed,” Graeme McDowell said. “I said to the boys at The Open I didn’t think we were going to see the new Tiger era just yet. I’m not eating my words, but I’m certainly starting to chew on them right now.” The comparisons with Woods are becoming inevitable.

Even though the circumstances were slightly different, McIlroy had his own Valhalla moment. The last two PGA Championships at Valhalla were all about guts. Fourteen years ago, Woods was on the verge of going three shots down with three holes to play when a mixture of determination and good fortune turned everything around. Woods made a 12-foot par putt and Bob May missed a 4-footer for birdie. Woods caught him two holes later

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Rory McIlroy holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship on Sunday at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. McIlroy earned the fourth major of his career, winning with a 15-under SEE MCILROY, PAGE B3 par victory and holding off Phil Mickelson by a shot.

RACING

Racer lost to tragedy

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reporters not to park on the road’s shoulder. Helen McHale has lived across the street for 30 years and remembers hearing the noise when Ward raced gocarts. Kevin Ward Sr. runs a successful painting business, and locals thought his son might make it big in the racing world. “His dad goes to every race,” she said. “He’s a good kid, polite, big smile, and they’re a good family.” Stewart and Ward shared a love of racing sprint cars: high-powered, winged cars built for running on short oval or circular dirt and

’m not an automobile racing aficionado by any stretch of the imagination. I know enough about the sport to be able to report on it in a fair manner, but as far as the traditions or the hardcore do’s and don’ts – the “Inside Baseball” stuff for ones like me – I am not that well versed. All of that being said, Tony Stewart not racing in Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., after hitting and killing 20-year-old Kevin Ward Jr. outside of his car in a dirt track race in Upstate New York on Saturday was easily the right thing to do. Whoever made the decision for Stewart not to race – whether Stewart himself, members of the StewartHaas Racing team or the hierarchy of NASCAR – it was the only response that Dennis made sense. Brunson Even if Stewart felt he could have driven the race, not doing so was the only way to pay proper respect to the Ward family. This wasn’t STEWART some 20-something dirt track nobody – even though Ward was actually making quite a name for himself on the dirt track circuit – this was someone’s son, brother, nephew, cousin or friend who died. And Ward didn’t die on the track the way most do in this sport. A person dying inside of his car in an accident is the norm, not being struck by another car while outside of his car, and in particular by the car controlled by the driver with whom he had an issue. And, just from a public relations point of view, it was the only thing Stewart could do. After Stewart-Haas competition

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Kevin Ward Jr. stands in Victory Lane with his car at Fulton Speedway in Fulton, N.Y. Ward was killed on Saturday at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in Central Square, N.Y., when a car being driven by Tony Stewart struck the 20-year-old, who had climbed from his crashed car and was on the darkened dirt track trying to confront Stewart following a bump with Stewart one lap earlier.

Ward crafted reputation as wheelman before death DAN GELSTON & DAVID KLEPPER The Associated Press

PORT LEYDEN, N.Y. — Kevin Ward Jr. was crafting a reputation as a wheelman, the kind of driver who could race vehicles on any track without fear. He’d sit up on his seat, floor it, and zip his way through a maze of cars straight toward the front of the pack. For points. For fun. Often for little money. “He would go to tracks that a lot of other drivers wouldn’t go to,” Chuck Miller, the race director and president for the Empire

Super Sprints circuit, said Monday. “If we had co-sanctioned races with other organizations where we really weren’t giving points or anything, but it was a deal where you wanted to see how you stacked up against the other competition, the Wards were willing to go and do that and see where they were at.” Ward began racing gokarts in 1998 at age 4. In 2010, he moved on to sprint cars and was Empire Super Sprint racing rookie of the year in 2012. The 20-year-old raced mostly on dirt tracks a few hours from his home in Port Leyden, a village of 700 in northern New York.

Ward was killed Saturday night about 140 miles away at a clay track in Canandaigua. NASCAR champion Tony Stewart was the big name in the field, racing with the young guys while he was in the area for a Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen the next day. Ward and Stewart tangled, and Ward hit the wall. Ward walked on the track apparently to confront Stewart, and was struck when Stewart’s vehicle seemed to fishtail. On Monday, several cars were parked in front of the Ward home in Port Leyden. A police officer stood across the street, politely asking

USC FOOTBALL

Cooper hoping to continue electric offensive output for Gamecocks BY CHRIS DEARING Special to The Post and Courier COLUMBIA — Pharoh Cooper hopes he gave a glimpse of things to come to the small crowd gathered at WilliamsBrice Stadium on Saturday morning for South Carolina’s first scrimmage of preseason camp. The sophomore receiver glided across the stadium turf

and just as it seemed the ball was destined to be overthrown, Cooper reached out with one hand in full COOPER stride to snag the throw from backup quarterback Perry Orth in front of safety T.J. Gurley. After making the catch, he ran the final 35 yards to com-

plete the 55-yard scoring play. “It surprised me a little bit,” Cooper said while describing the catch. “I just prayed to God. It was one of those catches where you get lucky sometimes.” Steve Spurrier is not so sure the catch would have been made in a regular-season game, but that didn’t diminish the ability the 5-11, 200-pound Cooper showed on the play.

“I think T.J could have clobbered him in a real game. He had him covered pretty well and he sort of pulled off, which we sort of encourage our players to do,” Spurrier said. Cooper and the coaching staff hope to see more of that electrifying talent this season. A year ago as a freshman, Cooper began the season playing defensive back before

being moved over to the offensive side of the ball. He played in 11 games — his only start was at Tennessee — and only had three catches for 54 yards and one touchdown. The slow start was due to having to learn the playbook in the middle of the season and not getting a handle on it early.

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6:15 a.m. – International Basketball: FIBA Under-17 World Championships Round-of-16 Game from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (ESPNU). 1 p.m. – International Basketball: Kentucky vs. Puerto Rico from Nassau, Bahamas (ESPNU). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Super Cup Match from Cardiff, Wales – Sevilla vs. Real Madrid (FOX SPORTS 1). 3:45 p.m. – Women’s International Soccer: Women’s World Cup Group Play Match from Moncton, New Brunswick (ESPN2). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. – Youth Softball: Little League Softball World Series Semifinal Game from Portland, Ore. (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – NPF Softball: Chicago at Pennsylvania (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7). 8 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Los Angeles at Minnesota (NBA TV). 9 p.m. – Youth Softball: Little League Softball World Series Semifinal Game from Portland, Ore. (ESPNU). 10:10 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Chicago White Sox at San Francisco (WGN).

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GB – 1/2 51/2 9 111/2

L 45 49 55 69 71

Pct .615 .581 .530 .415 .393

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SUNDAY’S GAMES

Cleveland 4, N.Y. Yankees 1 Toronto 6, Detroit 5, 19 innings St. Louis 8, Baltimore 3 Kansas City 7, San Francisco 4 Texas 6, Houston 2 Chicago Cubs 3, Tampa Bay 2, 12 innings Boston 3, L.A. Angels 1 Minnesota 6, Oakland 1 Seattle 4, Chicago White Sox 2

MONDAY’S GAMES

Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Minnesota at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Arizona (Collmenter 8-6) at Cleveland (House 1-3), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (Undecided) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 9-7), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Greene 3-1) at Baltimore (W.Chen 12-4), 7:05 p.m. Boston (J.Kelly 0-0) at Cincinnati (Latos 4-3), 7:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Hellickson 1-1) at Texas (Tepesch 4-7), 8:05 p.m. Minnesota (Pino 1-4) at Houston (McHugh 4-9), 8:10 p.m. Oakland (Lester 12-7) at Kansas City (Guthrie 8-9), 8:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Williams 0-0) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 8-8), 10:05 p.m. Toronto (Happ 8-6) at Seattle (C. Young 10-6), 10:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 10-2) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 7-8), 10:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Boston at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m. Minnesota at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. Arizona at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Oakland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Philadelphia at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

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L 53 57 60 62 66

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GB – 31/2 61/2 71/2 111/2

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L 53 54 55 58 66

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W Los Angeles 67 San Francisco 62 San Diego 54 Arizona 51 Colorado 46

L 52 56 62 67 71

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GB – 41/2 111/2 151/2 20

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SPRINT CUP LEADERS

Through Aug. 10 Points 1, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 773. 2, Jeff Gordon, 768. 3, Matt Kenseth, 703. 4, Brad Keselowski, 696. 5, Joey Logano, 671. 6, Carl Edwards, 658. 7, Jimmie Johnson, 650. 8, Kevin Harvick, 645. 9, Ryan Newman, 645. 10, Kyle Larson, 635. 11, Clint Bowyer, 634. 12, Greg Biffle, 626. 13, Kasey Kahne, 622. 14, Austin Dillon, 616. 15, Kyle Busch, 615. 16, Marcos Ambrose, 584. 17, Paul Menard, 574. 18, Brian Vickers, 573. 19, Jamie McMurray, 566. 20, Denny Hamlin, 552. Money 1, Brad Keselowski, $4,890,795. 2, Jeff Gordon, $4,666,596. 3, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $4,561,089. 4, Jimmie Johnson, $4,510,201. 5, Jamie McMurray, $4,286,167. 6, Kevin Harvick, $4,216,650. 7, Matt Kenseth, $4,192,805. 8, Joey Logano, $4,147,686. 9, Kyle Busch, $4,146,468. 10, Denny Hamlin, $3,969,926. 11, Greg Biffle, $3,581,489. 12, Austin Dillon, $3,500,672. 13, Clint Bowyer, $3,427,598. 14, Carl Edwards, $3,369,747. 15, Brian Vickers, $3,367,948. 16, Aric Almirola, $3,366,127. 17, Paul Menard, $3,354,713. 18, Kyle Larson, $3,275,280. 19, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., $3,190,155. 20, Tony Stewart, $3,178,572.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati 7, Miami 2 Philadelphia 7, N.Y. Mets 6 San Diego 8, Pittsburgh 2 St. Louis 8, Baltimore 3 L.A. Dodgers 5, Milwaukee 1 Kansas City 7, San Francisco 4 Chicago Cubs 3, Tampa Bay 2, 12 innings Colorado 5, Arizona 3, 10 innings Atlanta 3, Washington 1

MONDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 3 Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Arizona (Collmenter 8-6) at Cleveland (House 1-3), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (Undecided) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 9-7), 7:05 p.m. Boston (J.Kelly 0-0) at Cincinnati (Latos 4-3), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Haren 9-9) at Atlanta (Minor 4-7), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 14-6) at Miami (Cosart 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Fister 11-3) at N.Y. Mets (R.Montero 0-2), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (W.Peralta 14-6) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 3-1), 8:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Williams 0-0) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 8-8), 10:05 p.m. Colorado (Flande 0-4) at San Diego (Despaigne 2-3), 10:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 10-2) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 7-8), 10:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Boston at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m. Chicago White Sox at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 6:40 p.m. Arizona at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Philadelphia at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

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N.Y. Giants Washington Dallas Philadelphia SOUTH Atlanta New Orleans Carolina Tampa Bay NORTH Chicago Detroit Minnesota Green Bay WEST Arizona San Francisco Seattle St. Louis

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THURSDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Jets 13, Indianapolis 10 Washington 23, New England 6 Baltimore 23, San Francisco 3 Kansas City 41, Cincinnati 39 Denver 21, Seattle 16 San Diego 27, Dallas 7

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Atlanta 16, Miami 10 Buffalo 20, Carolina 18 Jacksonville 16, Tampa Bay 10 Chicago 34, Philadelphia 28 Minnesota 10, Oakland 6 New Orleans 26, St. Louis 24

SATURDAY’S GAMES

FRIDAY, AUG. 15

Philadelphia at New England, 7:30 p.m. Tennessee at New Orleans, 8 p.m. San Diego at Seattle, 10 p.m. Detroit at Oakland, 10 p.m.

WNBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press W 17 15 14 14 13 12

L 14 16 17 17 17 20

Pct .548 .484 .452 .452 .433 .375

WESTERN CONFERENCE

W x-Phoenix 26 x-Minnesota 24 Los Angeles 14 San Antonio 14 Seattle 12 Tulsa 12 x-clinched playoff

L Pct 4 .867 7 .774 17 .452 18 .438 20 .375 20 .375 spot

MARLINS 6 CARDINALS 5

MIAMI — Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs and made a spectacular diving catch in right field to help the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night. ROYALS GET WILLINGHAM FROM TWINS FOR MINOR LEAGUER

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals bolstered their offense Monday by acquiring outfielder Josh Willingham from the Minnesota Twins, a move the long-suffering franchise hopes will help them end a playoff drought that stretches back nearly three decades. From wire reports

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Browns starter to be named later in week BY PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press

BEREA, Ohio — Brian Hoyer knows Johnny Manziel is gunning for his job, but the Browns’ incumbent starting quarterback wants to make one thing clear. It’s his job to lose. “To me, this is my team until someone else tells me otherwise,” Hoyer said. And after a rain-soaked practice Monday morning, the evidence would point to that still being the case, as Hoyer took his reps with the firstteam offense, relegating Manziel to second-team duty. He may be fighting for the starting job, but for now, the Browns remain Hoyer’s team. HOYER That doesn’t mean Manziel won’t get the opportunity to prove himself before Cleveland takes on Washington next Monday night. Browns coach Mike Pettine said the reps will be mixed this week, and a decision on the starting MANZIEL quarterback for the second preseason game will come later in the week. In other words, nothing is locked up. However, Hoyer still has the inside track at the starting job he’s been maintaining to this point. And it might not be that tenuous of a lead, according to Pettine. As far as he’s concerned, Hoyer is in the same po-

sition he’s been in all of training camp. “Nothing’s changed. If there was a significant change on the depth chart, it would be reflected on the field,” Pettine said. But Hoyer and Manziel haven’t been able to create much distance between each other. In Saturday’s preseason opener, a 13-12 loss to the Detroit Lions, Hoyer completed 6 of 14 passes for 92 yards. Manziel was 7 of 11 for 63 yards, but flashed the ability to use his legs by rushing for 27 yards on six carries. Neither quarterback was able to get his team into the end zone. Neither looked particularly sharp in sloppier, rainy conditions on Monday. Hoyer threw two interceptions, one each to Joe Haden and Buster Skrine. On Haden’s interception, Hoyer’s intended receiver, Miles Austin, slipped in the slick grass and allowed Haden to get the pick. As for Manziel, he didn’t show much in the way of a rhythm during practice, but the confident rookie is simply going to try to make the best of his opportunities, whatever they may be. “I don’t expect anything,” Manziel said. “I expect to come out and get the reps and get the teamwork that I’m told I’m going to get. I hope to do whatever the coaches tell me.” That includes playing in less than ideal conditions. Rather than move the practice inside when it started to rain, Pettine kept his team on the field to get some playing time in bad weather.

NCAA seeks clarification in O’Bannon ruling

THURSDAY, AUG. 14

Jacksonville at Chicago, 8 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Recker hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer, Jonathon Niese pitched seven sharp innings and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 Monday.

SPORTS ITEMS

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ATLANTA — Kevin Correia won in his debut with the Dodgers, outpitching AllStar Julio Teheran and leading Los Angeles over the slumping Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Monday night. Los Angeles has won four of six to increase its NL West lead to five games over idle San Francisco. The Braves have dropped 10 of 12 and fallen four games behind NL CORREIA East-leading Washington. Correia was tied for the major league lead in losses with a 5-13 record when he was traded from Minnesota to the Dodgers on Saturday for a player to be named or cash. He excelled for Los Angeles, giving up one run and four hits in six innings, striking out five and walking one. PHILLIES 3

NATIONAL CONFERENCE EAST

Correia wins L.A. debut vs. Braves

METS 5

NFL PRESEASON By The Associated Press EAST

AMERICAN LEAGUE W Baltimore 67 Toronto 63 New York 61 Tampa Bay 57 Boston 52 CENTRAL DIVISION W Detroit 63 Kansas City 63 Cleveland 59 Chicago 56 Minnesota 52 WEST DIVISION W Oakland 72 Los Angeles 68 Seattle 62 Houston 49 Texas 46

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The NCAA wants clarification on two points in a California judge’s ruling in the landmark Ed O’Bannon case. The governing body wrote in a brief to the U.S. District Court on Monday that schools want to know which recruits are covered under the ruling which opened the door to athletes receiving a small percentage of the millions of dollars they help generate. Judge Claudia Wilken wrote it would affect only athletes who enroll after July 1, 2016, at the beginning of the next recruiting cycles.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

LEE WINS MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC

MONDAY’S GAMES

BELMONT, Mich. — Mirim Lee won the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour victory, beating fellow South Korean player Inbee Park with a birdie on the second hole of

Indiana 90, New York 76 Connecticut 89, Washington 81, OT San Antonio 82, Los Angeles 76 Chicago 80, Atlanta 69 Seattle 74, Tulsa 68 No games scheduled

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Watson still considering Woods for Ryder Cup BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky.— U.S. captain Tom Watson said he would be foolish not to consider Tiger Woods as one of his three wild-card selections for the Ryder Cup, a decision that ultimately would be based on Woods’ words instead of his actions. Watson has said all year he WOODS wanted Woods on his team if he were healthy and playing well. Even though Woods is injured and not playing for the next month, Watson wouldn’t rule him out Monday. “I can’t assess his medical condition and I honestly can’t assess how he’s playing,” Watson said. “It really is going to be having to come from information from Tiger himself. But, again, I don’t make this comment loosely. He is Tiger Woods and he brings a lot to the team — if he has the ability to play and he’s healthy. He brings a lot to the team. And

I’d be a fool not to consider him.” Nine players qualified for the American team after the PGA Championship. Watson has three weeks before he announces his three picks for the Ryder Cup, which is Sept. 26-28 at Gleneagles in Scotland. Woods’ season ended when he missed the cut by five shots at the PGA Championship, where he said he played through the pain of a nagging back injury. He is not playing the Wyndham Championship this week in North Carolina, and Woods is not eligible for the two FedEx Cup playoff events that will serve as an audition for Watson. “I’ll be very, very focused on the players who are high up in the ranks,” Watson said. As for Woods? He made it sound as if he would have a telephone glued to his ear. “I will continue to speak with Tiger over the next three weeks to monitor his situation,” Watson said. “Obviously, he has not been playing well. But I think it’s been a result, as you well know, of his

injury and his coming back from back surgery.” Woods has gone more than a year without winning, and this injury-filled year has been like no other. He played eight tournaments and completed 72 holes only three times. He missed two cuts, withdrew from the final round of two other tournaments and missed a 54-hole cut at Torrey Pines, where he is an eight-time winner. His best finish was a tie for 25th at Doral, where Woods played in the next-to-last group on Sunday and posted his highest score ever (78) in the final round. He finished at No. 70 in the Ryder Cup standings. Woods hurt his back again at Firestone, though he said it was unrelated to his microdiscectomy surgery in March. He said a trainer popped a joint back into place and he was pain free Wednesday at the PGA. He reported stiffness Thursday and his back “went out on me” while warming up for the second round. Can he be trusted to be forthcoming with Watson? “Absolutely,” Watson re-

Lefty ready to get back to work after loss at PGA BY PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Phil Mickelson hardly sounded like a guy who nearly won his sixth major championship. He was a bit put off by the way it finished. More important, he wasn’t about to let a strong showing at the PGA Championship brighten the way he felt about this year. There’s a lot of work ahead. “I’ve got some regrouping to do these next three or four months,” Mickelson said Sunday night, standing in the darkness of Valhalla after losing to Rory McIlroy by a single shot. “I have some glaring areas in my game that I have to work on.” He was part of a riveting four-man duel in the raindelayed final round, but a costly bogey at the 16th denied Mickelson a chance to break his longest winless stretch since 2003. Lefty closed with a 5-under 66 for a 15-under 269 total, not quite good to deny to deny McIlroy his second straight major title. For Mickelson, it was an encouraging performance after a largely disappointing season. He hasn’t won since the 2013 British Open, and he wasn’t a factor in the first three majors this year. Now, it’s time for the 44-year-old to get to work. “I feel like if I’m able to continue to be strong and healthy and sharp in these areas of my game, I should have four or five good years,” Mickelson said.

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Phil Mickelson said he’s ready to get back to work after finishing as runner-up in the PGA Championship on Sunday. Mickelson finished one shot behind Rory McIlroy. “These next three or four months will be critical for me making sure that I address the issues and that I’m ready to go in 2015.” What are his most pressing concerns? Mickelson had a lengthy list. “Short irons were terrible this year as a whole. It’s usually a strength, and I’ve

MCIROY FROM PAGE B1 with a birdie set up by a 335-yard drive on a hole where he couldn’t afford to miss. He forced a playoff with a 6-foot birdie on the last hole that Woods still calls the most important putt he ever made. That was three majors in a row for Woods, and he went on to an unprecedented sweep of the majors. McIlroy is not there yet. The next step is Augusta National — the Masters starts in 241 days — and a shot at his third straight major and the career Grand Slam. What he carries with him is the belief that he can battle back just as easily as he can blow away a field. Boy Wonder can make the game look easy, even in the majors. He was eight shots ahead at Congressional going into the last day and he set the U.S. Open scoring

record on a rain-softened course in 2011. He was three ahead at Kiawah Island going into the last round of the 2012 PGA Championship when he won by a record eight shots. And he had a six-shot lead on Sunday when he polished off that wire-to-wire win at the British Open last month. So he was in foreign territory standing in the 10th fairway at Valhalla on Sunday. He watched from 281 yards away as Rickie Fowler poured in a 30-foot birdie putt that put McIlroy three shots behind with nine holes to play. “I knew I needed to do something, and I needed to play catch-up and I needed to make some birdies,” McIlroy said. “That 10th hole was huge.” The 3-wood he struck — a little lower than he planned, a little more left

got to get that back,” he said. Then Mickelson mentioned his driving, especially missing the fairway at the 16th and 17th holes. “Those two tee shots hurt. Those are things I’ve got to address. I’ve got to. I don’t mind being wild, but when you’ve got to get in the fairway, you’ve got to be able to do it.”

than he wanted — rolled up the left side of the fairway and onto the green just 7 feet left of the cup, and the eagle putt is what got him back in the game. McIlroy still had plenty of work left. He made a 10foot birdie on the 13th hole to share the lead. He went back ahead by one shot when the A-list of challengers — Fowler, Phil Mickelson, Henrik Stenson — all made a mistakes. And then he sealed it with a 9-iron from a fairway bunker on the 17th hole to 10 feet. That gave him a two-shot lead. The final round as so close that it was the largest lead by anyone all day. This was the most satisfying major for McIlroy because he had to work the hardest. The 25-year-old from Northern Ireland was developing a stereotype as a player who would only win in soft conditions with a comfortable lead.

plied sternly, looking away to make his point. The 64-year-old captain was asked if Woods’ might want to play so badly that he might tell Watson he is better than he really is. “Again, I trust Tiger to give me the straight skinny,” Watson said. “I trust him inherently.” It was difficult to read Watson’s plans for Woods — if any — on this Ryder Cup team because they have never been close. Paul Azinger, captain of the only U.S. team that won the Ryder Cup in the last 15 years, said over the weekend he would not pick Woods because he was injured, not playing well and didn’t know where the golf ball was going. Watson made it sound as if he were leaning more on Woods’ past than the current state of his game, not to mention his health. “He is Tiger Woods. He brings something to the team in a big way,” Watson said. “He’s been really good in the team room of recent and he’s a factor with the players. I know that for a fact. He’s a very positive influence on the

players. But the most important thing is can he play? Can he physically play and is he playing well? Get back to those two points. Like I said, I’ll monitor that situation in the next three weeks.” The American team already is missing Dustin Johnson, who has taken a “voluntary leave” for what he described as “personal challenges.” Matt Kuchar withdrew from the final major of the year with a back injury. Bubba Watson has finished in the top 10 only once in the four months since winning the Masters. Tom Watson said he was happy with the nine players who made the team — Watson, Kuchar, Rickie Fowler, Jim Furyk, Jimmy Walker, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed and Zach Johnson. For his picks, he said he wants players in good form and with guts. “We have got players that can get the job done,” he said. Qualifying for Europe’s team does not end until Aug. 31 after the Italian Open, and captain Paul McGinley will make his picks Sept. 2.

PAR SCORES By The Associated Press Sunday At Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Ky. Purse: $10 million Final Rory McIlroy (600), $1,800,000 66-67-67-68–268 -16 Phil Mickelson (330), $1,080,000 69-67-67-66–269 -15 Rickie Fowler (180), $580,000 69-66-67-68–270 -14 Henrik Stenson (180), $580,000 66-71-67-66–270 -14 Jim Furyk (115), $367,500 66-68-72-66–272 -12 Ryan Palmer (115), $367,500 65-70-69-68–272 -12 Victor Dubuisson, $263,000 69-68-70-66–273 -11 Ernie Els (86), $263,000 70-70-68-65–273 -11 Mikko Ilonen, $263,000 67-68-69-69–273 -11 Hunter Mahan (86), $263,000 70-71-65-67–273 -11 Steve Stricker (86), $263,000 69-68-68-68–273 -11 Jimmy Walker (86), $263,000 69-71-68-65–273 -11 Kevin Chappell (66), $191,000 65-74-67-68–274 -10 Brandt Snedeker (66), $191,000 73-68-66-67–274 -10 Jason Day (54), $127,889 69-65-69-72–275 -9 Graham DeLaet (54), $127,889 69-68-68-70–275 -9 Brooks Koepka, $127,889 71-71-66-67–275 -9 Louis Oosthuizen (54), $127,889 70-67-67-71–275 -9 Charl Schwartzel (54), $127,889 72-68-69-66–275 -9 Adam Scott (54), $127,889 71-69-66-69–275 -9 Marc Warren, $127,889 71-71-66-67–275 -9 Lee Westwood (54), $127,889 65-72-69-69–275 -9 Bernd Wiesberger, $127,889 68-68-65-74–275 -9 Jamie Donaldson, $84,000 69-70-66-71–276 -8 Justin Rose (47), $84,000 70-72-67-67–276 -8 Joost Luiten, $78,000 68-69-69-71–277 -7 Bill Haas (43), $71,000 71-68-68-71–278 -6 Jerry Kelly (43), $71,000 67-74-70-67–278 -6 Kenny Perry (43), $71,000 72-69-69-68–278 -6 Alexander Levy, $62,000 69-71-68-71–279 -5 Thorbjorn Olesen (40), $62,000 71-71-70-67–279 -5 Danny Willett, $62,000 68-73-66-72–279 -5 Daniel Summerhays (37), $53,000 70-72-68-70–280 -4 Cameron Tringale (37), $53,000 69-71-71-69–280 -4 Nick Watney (37), $53,000 69-69-70-72–280 -4 Jonas Blixt (33), $42,520

71-70-68-72–281 -3 Sergio Garcia (33), $42,520 70-72-66-73–281 -3 Hideki Matsuyama (33), $42,520 71-72-70-68–281 -3 Vijay Singh (33), $42,520 71-68-73-69–281 -3 Richard Sterne, $42,520 70-69-72-70–281 -3 Jason Bohn (28), $32,000 71-71-71-69–282 -2 Brendon de Jonge (28), $32,000 70-70-72-70–282 -2 Luke Donald (28), $32,000 70-72-68-72–282 -2 Brian Harman (28), $32,000 71-69-69-73–282 -2 Ryan Moore (28), $32,000 73-68-67-74–282 -2 Koumei Oda, $32,000 74-68-71-69–282 -2 Scott Brown (19), $24,792 71-70-70-72–283 -1 Matt Jones (19), $24,792 68-71-72-72–283 -1 Robert Karlsson, $24,792 71-69-74-69–283 -1 Marc Leishman (19), $24,792 71-71-72-69–283 -1 Shane Lowry, $24,792 68-74-74-67–283 -1 Graeme McDowell (19), $24,792 73-70-71-69–283 -1 Pat Perez (19), $24,792 71-71-71-70–283 -1 Fabrizio Zanotti, $24,792 71-70-71-71–283 -1 Branden Grace, $24,792 73-70-68-72–283 -1 Edoardo Molinari, $24,792 66-73-71-73–283 -1 Geoff Ogilvy (19), $24,792 69-71-71-72–283 -1 Chris Wood, $24,792 66-73-70-74–283 -1 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano (10), $20,417 71-70-72-71–284 E Francesco Molinari, $20,417 71-71-71-71–284 E Ian Poulter (10), $20,417 68-73-71-72–284 E Brendan Steele (10), $20,417 71-70-73-70–284 E Billy Horschel (10), $20,417 71-68-69-76–284 E Patrick Reed (10), $20,417 70-71-70-73–284 E J.B. Holmes (5), $18,700 68-72-69-78–287 +3 Kevin Stadler (5), $18,700 71-70-72-74–287 +3 Chris Stroud (5), $18,700 70-73-73-71–287 +3 Bubba Watson (5), $18,700 70-72-73-72–287 +3 Shawn Stefani (2), $18,200 68-75-72-73–288 +4 Freddie Jacobson (1), $17,900 72-69-73-75–289 +5 Zach Johnson (1), $17,900 70-72-70-77–289 +5 Colin Montgomerie, $17,900 70-72-72-75–289 +5 Brendon Todd (1), $17,700 70-73-75-75–293 +9 Rafael Cabrera Bello, $17,600 69-71-74-80–294 +10

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Allmendinger wins at Watkins Glen BY JOHN KEKIS The Associated Press WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — AJ Allmendinger’s journey is almost complete. With a new contract, sponsor extensions and a solid one-car team at JTG Daugherty Racing, Allmendinger became a winner in Sprint Cup for the first time on ALLa somber SunMENDINGER day, outdueling Marcos Ambrose in the final two laps at Watkins Glen International. “I dreamed about this moment and I’m not going to forget it,� said Allmendinger, making his 213th Cup start. “It’s just a dream come true.� The day began on a solemn note when three-time Cup champion Tony Stewart pulled out of the race 12 hours after he struck and killed 20-year-old sprint car driver Kevin Ward Jr. in a race after Ward climbed from his car on a small dirt track in nearby Canandaigua. Allmendinger offered his condolences to the Ward family after he won, saying, “We’re a community here, we’re thinking about you.� “It’s a tough time for everybody,� Allmendinger said. “This NASCAR community, as a whole, we’re a family. When anything like that happens, it’s something that you don’t get time to erase and forget about. Our thoughts and prayers go to the Ward family and what happened. “And it also goes to Tony. It’s not like he’s sitting there and forgetting about it.� In a statement released during the race by a spokesman, Stewart said: “There aren’t words to describe the sadness I feel about the accident that

took the life of Kevin Ward Jr. It’s a very emotional time for all involved, and it is the reason I’ve decided not to participate in today’s race at Watkins Glen. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and everyone affected by this tragedy.� Regan Smith drove Stewart’s car and finished 37th after having to start from the back of the 43-car field and getting caught in a late accident. It was the second straight time Stewart missed the race at The Glen, where he has a NASCAR-record five victories. Last year, he broke his leg in a sprint car accident in Iowa days before the Cup race and missed the rest of the season. Allmendinger’s life changed two years ago in the hours before the July race at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR officials had just kicked him out of the track, suspending Allmendinger indefinitely for failing a random drug test. The failed drug test sidelined him for more than three months and cost him his job with Penske Racing. It also spurred much soul searching, and after a handful of one-off Cup rides he eventually landed a full-time Cup ride last August with JTG Daugherty Racing. To break through the way Allmendinger did only added to the lore of this race, which has been decided four straight times by fender-banging dashes to the checkered flag. Ambrose won two of those and Kyle Busch the other. An expert road racer from his days in open-wheel, Allmendinger beat the best in Ambrose, who has been dominant in NASCAR’s top two series at The Glen, also winning four straight Nationwide events. Ambrose was going for a

CHEEZ-IT 355 AT THE GLEN RESULTS The Associated Press Sunday At Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, N.Y. Lap length: 2.45 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (6) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 90 laps, 129.9 rating, 48 points, $214,173. 2. (2) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 90, 130.9, 43, $192,745. 3. (5) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 90, 117.2, 41, $133,450. 4. (23) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 90, 80, 40, $142,470. 5. (16) Carl Edwards, Ford, 90, 98.9, 40, $127,150. 6. (11) Joey Logano, Ford, 90, 89.1, 38, $133,906. 7. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 90, 94.5, 37, $128,598. 8. (28) Greg Biffle, Ford, 90, 89.5, 36, $127,715. 9. (8) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 90, 102.5, 35, $130,801. 10. (12) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 90, 91.7, 34, $117,865. 11. (7) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 90, 101.3, 33, $92,040. 12. (30) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 90, 84.4, 33, $98,065. 13. (25) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet,

weekend sweep after capturing the Zippo 200 on Saturday. “I’m thrilled for AJ,� said Ambrose, who drove for JTG Daugherty before Allmendinger. The victory made JTG Daugherty Racing eligible for the Chase for the Sprint Cup title, and Allmendinger isn’t planning on stopping there. “It’s huge to be in the Chase,� he said. “I didn’t want to just say, ‘Just be there.’ We want to make some noise. To be able to say we’re a Chase team, we’re working hard and trying to get it back. When it comes to the Chase with the new format, it doesn’t mean we can’t get hot early. You don’t have to be amazing for 10 races.� Allmendinger held off Ambrose through the first two turns on the final restart and opened a lead after both cars bumped and won going away. “I try to get better every day. I’m still not where I want to be,� Allmendinger said. “I wouldn’t want to go back and change the process. I wouldn’t

BRUNSON FROM PAGE B1 director Gregg Zipadelli inexplicably said, “We’re business as usual,� when asked if Stewart would race at Watkins Glen, tremendous damage control was needed. It wasn’t business as usual, far from it. You sometimes wonder how people in these positions can make such idiotic statements. I don’t believe Stewart, in any shape, form or manner, did this with malicious intent. Do I think Stewart tried to “scare� or “put the fear of God� into Ward by trying to run close to him and instead hit him? Most definitely. In fact, when I first heard about the incident, that was the first thing that popped in my head. Stewart has a reputation of being a hothead at the least and a particular orifice of the body at worst when behind the wheel of a car. I could see him trying to put the youngster in his place, only to have it go awry in a terrible, horrible way. If it had been just about any other driver -- save perhaps the Busch brothers -- this sort of debate would not be taking place.

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It wasn’t any other driver though, it was Stewart, and that’s the baggage he has caused himself to have to tote around. You can’t avoid the fact if Ward would have stayed in his car he would not have been hit by Stewart’s car. There’s no doubt other drivers were able to avoid Ward, but it wasn’t those other drivers with whom he was upset. It was Stewart, and he wanted to make a point to let Stewart know he wasn’t happy with him, and the best way to do that in anger is to get in the face of someone. And it turned into a tragedy. This isn’t said to defend Stewart, just to point out a fact. The fact that Ward put himself in harm’s way may be what keeps Stewart from having charges brought against him. Stewart’s time to get back behind the wheel will come soon enough, perhaps this weekend. And even though this is the life he loves, it will not be easy. This isn’t getting back behind the wheel after being in a crash in which someone was killed. Far, far from it.

paved tracks. Drivers have to hit the gas to turn, not necessarily use the wheel. After the crash, Ward was standing to the right of Stewart’s familiar No. 14 car on the dimly lit track. According to video and witness accounts, Ward was struck by the right rear tire and hurtled through the air. Authorities questioned the 43-year-old Stewart once on Saturday night and went to Watkins Glen to talk to him again Sunday. Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero said that investigators don’t have any evidence at this point to support criminal intent. Povero said Monday there were no plans “at this time� to talk to Stewart again. “At this time, there are no facts that exist that support any criminal behavior or conduct, or that any probable cause of a criminal act, in this investigation,� he said. Povero said the autopsy was completed Monday and found Ward died of blunt force trauma. Stewart said Sunday “there aren’t words� to describe his sadness over Ward’s death. Stewart hasn’t announced whether he’ll drive in this

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90, 74.7, 31, $109,448. 14. (14) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 90, 92.6, 30, $113,354. 15. (22) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 90, 76, 29, $104,523. 16. (31) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 90, 66.4, 28, $123,451. 17. (15) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 90, 60.9, 27, $101,048. 18. (27) Aric Almirola, Ford, 90, 70.2, 26, $114,926. 19. (26) David Ragan, Ford, 90, 58.7, 25, $97,773. 20. (21) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 90, 55.4, 24, $114,340. 21. (43) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 90, 51.7, 23, $84,965. 22. (33) David Gilliland, Ford, 90, 58.3, 22, $94,162. 23. (39) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 90, 45.4, 21, $76,290. 24. (17) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 90, 74.9, 20, $84,015. 25. (34) Boris Said, Ford, 90, 42, 19, $76,390. 26. (32) Nelson Piquet Jr., Ford, 90, 47, 0, $72,640. 27. (24) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 90, 71.5, 17, $110,406. 28. (3) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 90, 95.5, 17, $126,201.

29. (41) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 89, 35.4, 0, $74,590. 30. (40) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 89, 32.3, 0, $81,440. 31. (42) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 88, 38.1, 13, $71,790. 32. (20) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 87, 37.7, 12, $98,779. 33. (38) Alex Kennedy, Chevrolet, accident, 86, 41, 11, $71,415. 34. (1) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 86, 114.8, 11, $129,426. 35. (9) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 85, 76.6, 9, $116,548. 36. (36) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 85, 30.4, 8, $70,960. 37. (13) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, accident, 81, 51.6, 0, $104,983. 38. (37) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 78, 28.9, 6, $65,830. 39. (35) Ryan Truex, Toyota, suspension, 69, 44.2, 5, $61,830. 40. (19) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 69, 65, 4, $105,671. 41. (10) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, accident, 55, 69, 3, $61,830. 42. (29) Michael McDowell, Ford, accident, 55, 55.7, 2, $49,830. 43. (18) Cole Whitt, Toyota, accident, 9, 34.3, 1, $46,330.

change a thing about this.� There were three restarts in the decisive closing laps. Allmendinger got the jump on Ambrose in the first one with nine laps to go, but Jimmie Johnson was bumped in the first turn and his No. 48 spun around, collecting two other cars and precipitating a caution. The race restarted again with five laps left and both Ambrose and Allmendinger were side-by-side through the esses, banging against each other before Ambrose took the lead in the chicane as he’s done so many times in the past, dirt flying as both cars hit the grass. Allmendinger wasn’t done, regaining the lead on the next lap as he out-braked the Australian into Turn 1 before a crash involving Denny Hamlin caused another red flag with four laps left. The 90-lap race on the 2.45mile layout was red-flagged for 1 hour, 21 minutes just past the midpoint after a violent crash involving Ryan

Newman and Michael McDowell that involved three other cars. Newman’s Chevrolet spun hard into the Armco barrier lining the track, ripping a big hole in the barrier’s metal. The car then spun around twice and went back across the racing surface, collecting McDowell in his No. 95, which incurred heavy damage in the rear. Newman, McDowell and Alex Bowman were treated in the infield care center and released. Allmendinger gained the lead on Lap 64 after pit stops, with Kurt Busch and Ambrose close behind. Ambrose outbraked Busch into Turn 1 for second two laps later and set his sights on Allmendinger, who had a 2-second lead that was wiped out by the late stoppages. Jeff Gordon started from the pole and led the first 29 laps, holding Ambrose at bay. But Gordon’s engine died on lap 50 as he lost all power and couldn’t get it refired, spoiling a promising day.

weekend’s NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway, but his short track “hobby� is on hold. He won’t appear Saturday in a race in Warsaw, Indiana. “It is still an emotional time for all involved, Tony included. He is grieving, and grief doesn’t have a timetable,� spokesman Mike Arning said Monday. Canandaigua Speedway promoter Jeremie Corcoran said the track has canceled Wednesday’s event to give “my family, staff, fans, and racing teams time to grieve and process all that has occurred.� Driver Matt Tanner, a friend of Ward’s, was a few cars back from the collision. Ward had been a good friend for years, a member of a small, tight group of drivers who traveled to various races around New York state, parts of Canada and

Pennsylvania. “I saw his car sitting there and when the ambulances pulled up I realized what was happening,� Tanner said. He hasn’t watched the video and doesn’t plan to. “Your emotions are running so high. Stewart’s known for being competitive, and Kevin was just as competitive,� said Tanner. So competitive that he’d take his life into his own hands by stepping into traffic in a black firesuit on a dark track? No one will know for sure why Ward made the treacherous decision to stalk Stewart. But perhaps he was inspired by Stewart himself. Known for his volcanic temper, Stewart is among the drivers who made highlight reels by tossing helmets at windshields or throwing punches at competitors.

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Clemson defensive tackle Grady Jarrett runs a drill during the team’s practice in Clemson. The Tigers are taking a united approach on both sides of the ball to the upcoming football season after several key playmakers on offense left the program.

Clemson taking ‘nobody believes in us’ approach CLEMSON — Chad Morris loves Tajh Boyd and Sammy Watkins and their long-gone Clemson classmates. He always has, and always will. Nothing will stop him from fiercely defending the Tigers tasked with replacing those All-Americans on offense. “Nobody cares to know who they are right now, except for their parents and grandparents and all their relatives. They’re a no-name bunch, as opposed to last year,� Morris told reportMORRIS ers Saturday, almost snarling the words. “That’s great. I told them over there, you’ve got to go earn respect and you’ve got to ... have that ticked-off approach that when you step on the field, you’re going to prove people wrong that are saying we can’t do much.� Clemson is ranked No. 16 in the USA Today preseason coaches poll, and was the near-consensus pick to finish second in the ACC Atlantic Division behind the defending national champion, loaded Florida State. Those are hardly disrespectful projections. “You know, people can think that all they want,� junior center Ryan Norton said. “We need to go out there and prove it ourselves. I think people will be a little surprised by how this offense is.� Morris, the fourth-year offensive coordinator, and Brent Venables, the thirdyear defensive coordinator, have led the charge screaming “nobody believes in us,� the reigning Orange Bowl champion with a top-10 finish in each of the last two postseason coaches polls. “Apparently people on the outside don’t think a whole lot of us as a team,� Venables said. “I think a lot of people don’t think we’re a top-25 team. And that’s fine. But that’s an indictment on, we lost two guys and that’s our whole team.� Boyd and Watkins obviously were key contributors to Clemson’s 32-8 mark the past three years. A new starting quarterback, running back and wide receiver corps, combined with Clemson’s lack of previous track record as a dominant defense, have evidently led to enough outside doubt to ruffle Morris’ and Venables’ feathers. “I’m fired up every year, but I’m really excited this year,� Morris said. “For one, people aren’t giving us credit. And I love being the underdog in that regard. It ticks me off in that regard. But that’s OK. Kind of a little extra motivation for us.�

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Defensive linemen Vic Beasley and Grady Jarrett and linebacker Stephone Anthony are on numerous preseason watch lists, so Clemson has a good shot on paper to morph into a top-20 national defense. “Last year we felt like we were a pretty strong unit as well,� Jarrett said. “We’re just trying to build off a good year last year with everybody trying to get better as a whole entire unit.� Still, since Boyd and Watkins no longer capture the national headlines, in Venables’ view, Clemson is further off the radar than, say, last year’s preseason No. 8 ranking. “They’re questioning everybody else, and they don’t think much of them,� Venables said. “Whether we’re talking about within our own conference, or talking about our secondary, we’re way on down the totem pole as a program, apparently. We’ve got to earn our respect.� The emotion is rubbing off on the assistants working for Morris and Venables, who each project as potential head coaches in the making. “I kind of like it. I’m liking where we’re sitting,� defensive line coach Marion Hobby said. “We lost some talented players, some great leadership. But we got a talented team, and everybody’s looking for their team.� It was mentioned to running backs coach Tony Elliott that Clemson had be-

come somewhat of a dark horse entering 2014. A fourth-year assistant like the rest of the offensive staff, Elliott replied, “Just like when we came in.� “It’s kind of refreshing because you lose Tajh, you lose Sammy, you lose Hot Rod (McDowell,) you lose all these guys that have played for you for several years,� Elliott said. “Now it’s almost like Year 1 again, even though it’s Year 4, because you have so many unknowns. So there’s a lot there to help us stay hungry.� As the opener approaches within less than three weeks, Venables challenges the Tigers to stay hungry every day of fall camp, since they’ve got massive matchups at Georgia and Florida State in the season’s first 22 days. It’s not just about perfect attendance; it’s about making the most of their preparation. “The message to our guys is, don’t confuse the busyness with work,� Venables said. “Yeah, you’re showing up every day, but are you beating Georgia every day? Are you beating Florida State? Are you taking South Carolina State for granted? Don’t say, I was at every workout this summer; yeah, but I watched the workout and you didn’t work. “It’s hard to be at your best every day, but did you wear out the competition? That’s the mark of a player, of a unit, of a program, is guys buying into that.�

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great player.� Spurrier believes Cooper is ready to be a major contributor. “Oh yeah, he’s done well,� Spurrier said after Saturday’s scrimmage. “He’s ready to be a starter we believe, certainly, he and Shaq Roland.� Cooper will primarily play the “Z� receiver spot, which is the inside slot receiver in the Gamecocks offense. That will make him responsible to contributing to the running game by blocking linebackers and safeties as well being a threat in the passing game. “With the ‘Z,’ you’ve got to go block the linebackers and safeties,� Cooper said. “I’m one of the bigger receivers we have. At the ‘Z’, you can go in motion and get into the backfield or even line up in the backfield. You can do a lot of stuff at the ‘Z.’ We’re always off the ball.� He also hasn’t given up hope on getting to play more wildcat quarterback as well. His touches there might be limited with Brendan Nosovitch, who was mulling a transfer from the program. Spurrier has repeatedly mentioned Nosovitch as a potential wildcat option in the preseason. “I hope we see a lot (of wildcat), but I can’t really say how much I’m going to play in the wildcat,� Cooper said. “If I get in, I’ll give it my all. I want to make an impact anywhere I’m at.�

“I’ve grasped the whole playbook and learned more coverages. My freshman year, I was still learning the coverages and who was going to be where,� Cooper said. “Now that I’ve progressed through the spring, and with the help of the coaches, I know where to be and I know where the DBs are going to be.� His biggest impact came as a wildcat quarterback and in the return game. He gained 202 yards on 20 carries and was 2-for-3 passing for 29 yards and a gamesealing 26-yard touchdown to Brandon Wilds in the 31-17 win over Clemson. But he expects to have a larger role as a receiver this fall. With Moncks Corner native Bruce Ellington in the NFL, Cooper along with junior Shaq Roland and seniors Damiere Byrd and Nick Jones, are expected to be the first four guys in the receiver rotation. “I’ve been working hard every day, 100 percent, giving my all, so I feel I earned a spot. But earning it and keeping it are two different things. We have a lot of great receivers, so I’m going to keep working hard to keep my starting spot,� Cooper said. “(My goal in 2014) is just to get better as a receiver and an allaround player. I still want to get better with my routes, develop more chemistry with the QBs and work on my blocking. All the little things to become a

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DR. YOLYNDRA S. GREEN Dr. Yolyndra Shavon Green, 35, departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. Born on March 8, 1979, in Sumter, she was the beloved daughter of GREEN Algie Mae Jennings Green and the late Ashby Green Sr. She was a resident of Charlotte. Dr. Green attended Sumter High School and graduated with the class of 1997. She continued her education and graduated from Francis Marion University, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in sociology; master of arts degree in counseling from Webster University; and graduated from Cappella University with a doctoral degree of philosophy in human services with specialization in counseling studies. She was a published author for numerous children’s books. She was employed at Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, and as an online doctoral professor with University of Phoenix. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, whose aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. She was named in Who’s Who Among College Students. She received Christ and was baptized under the leadership of Bishop Fraiser of New Hope Ministries, where she served in various areas of the church. She was a member of New Hope Ministries, Sumter. While residing in Charlotte, she attended New Beginnings under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Michael L. Henderson. She was a dedicated member committed to whatever it was that she put her hands to do. She was dedicated to working with the battered women of North Carolina as well as teen mothers. She was a representative of the hearing impaired and blind organization. Survivors are her mother, Algie Mae Green; one brother, Ashby Tyrone Green Jr. (Lavette) of North Carolina; a nephew, Ashby III; her fiance, Ralph Alexander of North Carolina; aunts, Rosa Lee Green of New Jersey, Rosa Lee (Leroy) Jennings, Margaret (Willie) Montgomery, Frances Montgomery, Martha Mickens, Rebecca Simon, Evelyn (Billy) Prioleau, Elder Janie (John) Dingle and Minister Susie Laidler, all of South Carolina; uncles, Marion Alston of Florida, James (Cami) Simon of North Carolina, Ivey Jennings, Fred Prescott and Sammie Green of South Carolina, and Kenny Green of New York; a grandaunt, Catherline Jennings of South Carolina; a host of other relatives and friends

who will cherish her precious memories. She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Alex and Joree Covington Jennings, and Irvin and Mamie Green; three uncles; and two aunts. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at New Hope Ministries, 95 Community St., Sumter, with Elder Russell Rogers, pastor, eulogist, assisted by Elder Boone, Elder Janie Dingle and Bishop Jeffery Johnson. The family will be receiving friends and relatives at the home, 123 N. Pike West, Sumter. A wake service was held on Monday at John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. The procession will leave at 1:15 p.m. from the home. Flower bearers will be cousins, classmates of Sumter High School class of 1997, classmates of Francis Marion class of 2001 and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Pallbearers will be cousins, classmates of Sumter High School class of 1997 and classmates of Francis Marion class of 2001. Honorary flower bearers and pallbearers will be professors of Phoenix. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park, 3001 Cain’s Mill Road, Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@ sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

MARY W. DYSON TURBEVILLE — Mary Welch Dyson, age 85, died on Aug. 10, 2014, at her home at “the lake� in Manning after an illness. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church with DYSON burial in the church cemetery, directed by Floyd Funeral Home. Visitation will be held immediately after the funeral service at the fellowship hall at Horse Branch Church. Born in Florence County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Lillie Conyers Defee. She was a former beautician and owner of Mary’s Beauty Shop. She was a member of Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband,

Harry L. Welch Sr.; son, Harry Lemuel Welch Jr.; sisters, Vivian Kennedy, Lula Mae Bailey and Cetha Williams; and brothers, H.B. Defee, Theddis Defee, Troy Defee, Kelly Defee, Kenneth Defee, David Defee, Ernest Defee, S.E. Defee and Melvin Defee. Surviving are her husband, Edward Dyson of Manning; a daughter, Sandra W. Knight (Phil Potter) of Turbeville; three grandchildren, Tiffany Knight Graham of Reston, Virginia, Jennifer Welch of Turbeville and Harry L. “Tripp� Welch III of Olanta; and one great-grandchild, Christian Graham. The family would like to thank Embrace Hospice caregivers Kathy Murdock, Shirley McBride and Della Pearson Lee. Memorials may be made to Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.floydfuneral.com.

CARROLL R. COKER TURBEVILLE — Carroll Reggell Coker, age 63, died on Aug. 9, 2014, in a Sumter nursing facility after an illness. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. today at Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church with burial in Gibbons Cemetery in New Zion, directed by Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta. Born in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Allen Randolph Coker and Agnes Virginia Watts Coker. He was formerly employed by Skyline Manufacturing in Turbeville. He was a member of Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Quentin Coker. Surviving are brothers, Allen (Geraldine) Coker, Julian (Elaine) Coker, Ronald (Beth) Coker, Larue (Barbara) Coker and Kerry (Lynn) Coker, all of Turbeville; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Priscilla Welch and to Sumter Valley Health, the rehab staff, and Beacon Hospice. Memorials may be made to the Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church Youth Building Fund. Online condolences may be accessed at www.floydfuneral.com.

EARTHA S. MARTIN Eartha Lee Shaw Martin was born on Aug. 23, 1953, in Dalzell, a daughter of the late Lucinda Taylor Shaw Wilson and George Brailsford. She entered eternal rest on Aug. 6, 2014, at her residence, 103 Lightwood Knot Road, Dalzell. Eartha, affectionately known as “Nute,� was the wife of Harry Martin Sr. for 40 years. She was reared in

THE SUMTER ITEM a Christian home and was a devoted member of Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church, Bishopville. Mrs. Martin leaves to cherish fond memories: her loving husband, Harry Martin Sr.; three sons, Bernard Martin, Harry Martin Jr. and Jeffery Martin, all of Dalzell; a devoted daughter, Melissa Martin of the home; five grandchildren; two brothers, Moise Shaw and Paul Shaw, both of Sumter; 10 sisters, Mary Martin of Dalzell, Josephine (Ernest) Jennings of Riverdale, Maryland, Lula (Arthur) Pershay of Sumter, Evelina (Joseph) Parrott of Wisacky, Thomasena Abram, Dinah Shaw and Wilhelmina (Isaac) Durant, all of Sumter, Minnie Gregg and Annie Lou Shaw, both of New Jersey, and Lougenia Yates of Washington, D.C.; three sisters-in-law, Vernell Wilson and Pastor Mary (Bishop Willie) Price of Dalzell and Evangelist Delois (James) Smith of Rembert; one brother-in-law, Frierson Martin of Dalzell; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucinda Taylor Shaw Wilson and George Brailsford; one sister, Mary Taylor; and two brothers, Frierson Wilson Jr. and Leroy Wilson. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church, Bishopville, with the Rev. Julia V. Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in Cooksfield Cemetery, Dalzell. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

BETTY H. MCCRAY BISHOPVILLE — Betty H. McCray entered eternal rest on Aug. 10, 2014, at her residence, 48 Peel Road, Bishopville. The family is receiving friends at the residence. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church in the Lucknow community of Lee County with the Rev. Ricky Wilson officiating, assisted by the Rev. Gaddy and the Rev. Freeman. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

JULIA M. RICHBURG MANNING — Julia McCray Richburg, 57, wife of Johnnie Richburg Sr., died on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, in Manning. She was born on Dec. 2, 1956, in Manning, a daughter of the late James Sr. and Mary Letha Wells McCray. The family is receiving friends at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Leonard Witherspoon, 6 Logan St., Manning. These services have been

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NAOMI REID Naomi Reid was born on July 10, 1952, in Sumter County, a daughter of Inez Reid and the adopted daughter of Joseph and Sally Maple. She departed this life on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Naomi leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, Sonya Davis of the home and Ketrell Batiste of Rochester, New York; two sons, James Reid and Adrian Reid, both of Canton, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; seven sisters; five brothers; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the parlor of Job’s Mortuary, 312 S. Main St., Sumter. The family will be receiving at the home of her daughter, Sonya Davis, 60 Tumbleweed Court, Sumter, SC 29150. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www. jobsmortuary.net.

BARBARA ANN MOORE BISHOPVILLE — Barbara Ann Moore entered eternal rest on Aug. 8, 2014, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville. The family is receiving friends at 12 Victory Road in the Wisacky community of Lee County. Visitations will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, with the Rev. Earnest Brown officiating.

HELEN COMMANDER Helen Commander entered eternal rest on Aug. 11, 2014, at her residence, 3300 S. Darlington Highway, Sumter. The family is receiving friends at the residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY Case No. 1994-ES-43-159 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Edward Alston, Petitioner, v. John Alston, Alease Bennett, Marshall Dinkins, Sr., Marshall Dinkins, Jr., Gary Dinkins, Johnny Lee Dinkins, Carrie Mae James, Lorraine Littles, Eula Lee Osborne and for any persons unknown who are or might claim to be heirs of the decedent, including any unknown persons in the armed Forces of the United States of America, any minors, persons non compos mentis and persons under a disability of any kind or nature, Respondents. TO: THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE NAMED: And to the natural, general, testamentary or other guardians thereof, and to the person with whom they reside or by whom they may reside or by whom they may be employed, if any there be, and to all other Respondents whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED, advised and notified, that the Petition, Summons, order Appointing Guardia ad Litem, Order of Publication and Notice to Respondents were filed in the Office of the Probate Court for Sumter County, South Carolina, The purpose of this action is to determine the heirs-at-law of Ollie Alston as is more fully stated in the Petition. That by Order of the Probate Court, Calvin K. Hastie, Esquire, whose address is 7 East Hampton, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi with his/her appointment to become absolute thirty (30) days after the services of this Summons and Notice.

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YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Rule 53(b) SCRCP, as amended effective September 1, 2002, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference to the Master in Equity for Sumter County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(b) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this action. If there are counterclaims requiring a jury trial, any party may file a demand under rule 38, SCRCP and the case will be returned to the Circuit Court.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action, together with the Summons, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on June 5, 2014 at 12:30 P.M. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Supreme Court of South Carolina Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may be eligible for foreclosure intervention programs for the purpose of resolving the above-referenced foreclosure action. If you wish to be considered for a foreclosure intervention program, you must contact Finkel Law Firm LLC, 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 450 (29405), P.O. Box 71727 (29415), North Charleston, SC 29405, or call (843) 577-5460 within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice. Finkel Law Firm LLC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you and is not authorized to provide you any legal advice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PROCESS, THE FORECLOSURE MAY PROCEED. NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT (15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq.): This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information you provide will be used for that purpose. However, if you have previously received a discharge from bankruptcy, this message is not and should be construed as an attempt to collect a debt, but only as

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate:

Kathleen B. Wise #2014ES4300418

Personal Representative Kathy W. Mathis 7647 Raccoon Road Manning, SC 29102

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Eva Bell Faulling #2014ES4300459

Personal Representative Katherine Faulling 124 Carolina Avenue Sumter, SC 29150

Estate: Mary Peggy Montalbano #2014ES4300433 Personal Representative

James Montalbano 50 Mere Court Sumter, SC 29150 Estate: Thelma Tolliver Evans #2014ES4300446

Personal Representative Bridget Tolliver 220 Lee Street Sumter, SC 29150

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Personal Representative Sadie H. Robinson 130 W. Williams Street Sumter, SC 29150

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Poverty hampers child welfare in Clarendon BY JIM HILLEY jimhilley@theitem.com (803) 774-1211 The latest edition of the South Carolina Children’s Trust annual KIDS COUNT Data Book doesn’t contain much good news for children in Clarendon County. Economic factors are among the challenges faced by children and their advocates in the area. The report shows that as of 2010, 44.5 percent of the children in Clarendon County lived in poverty, compared to 35.8 percent for the entire state. From 2008 to 2012, 36.3 percent of the county’s children

lived in areas of concentrated poverty. “My perspective is that poverty is not unique to Clarendon County,” said Rose Wilder, superintendent of Clarendon School District 1. “Despite the high percentage who live in povWILDER erty we cannot use that to define anyone. What is important is the kind of support the kids have.” Wilder said she thinks children can overcome poverty because she was raised in a poor household herself.

“When a child comes from poverty there is a deficit that must be made up,” she said. “It has an impact on the entire community.” The data book reports that more than 44 percent live in single parent families and more than 11 percent live in families with no parent in the work force. On the health care side, almost 30 percent of babies in Clarendon County are born to mothers lacking adequate prenatal care and the county has an infant mortality rate of 13.8 per 1000 live births, almost double the rate for the state (7.6). One encouraging statistic

in the report is the number of young women ages 14-17 who have become pregnant has dropped from 3.3 percent in 2008 to 1.5 percent in 2012, a number consistent with findings around the state. “That is a bright spot,” said Wilder. “I hope we can attribute that to young people not engaging in those behaviors they shouldn’t be.” The report’s findings in education are a cause for concern. Nearly 40 percent of the county’s eighth-graders test below the state’s standards in reading, and one-third test below standards in math. Looking at third-graders, 15 percent are below standards

in reading, and 30 percent are below standards in math. Sue Williams, the Children’s Trust chief executive officer, called the statewide education and poverty measures “alarming.” “With education, families can lift themselves out of poverty and greatly reduce the stressors that can lead to child abuse and neglect,” Williams said, “Education is critically important for future success and family stability. Too many of South Carolina’s children are missing important educational milestones. The data is painting a very alarming picture for South Carolina’s future.”

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Jessica Lesaine leads attendees in exercises at Let’s Move Manning in Gibbons Street Park Saturday morning.

Manning gets moving

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Zan Beasley and his professional dance partner, Grace Surette, perform for a large audience during Saturday’s Dancing with the Clarendon County Stars.

Dancing with the Clarendon Stars ends in tie

BY JIM HILLEY jimhilley@theitem.com (803) 774-1211 Though skies were overcast, the August rains mostly stayed away from the kickoff event for Let’s Move Manning Saturday morning. Scores of local people came out to Gibbons Street Park to participate in Zumba and exercise classes, listen to music and learn about healthy eating and living at the event. Let’s Move Manning is part of the nationwide Let’s Move! initiative spearheaded by first lady Michelle Obama intended to improve health and decrease obesity, especially among young people. “It was a great morning,” said Manning Mayor Julia Nelson. “We had a good turnout for the first time. We had Zumba, aerobics, nutritional classes. Everybody had a great time.” Visitors to the event had the opportunity to get free health screenings for such ailments as high blood pressure and blood sugar. Beside doing health exercises, visitors could stroll among rows of health- and fitness-oriented booths and tables covered with nutritious snacks and fruit while listening to music from Dee Jay Adrian “Gym Boy” Coard. Nelson said she hopes the initiative is just the start of health-oriented events in the community and will lead to more healthy events in Manning in the months and years to come. For more information, call the (803) 435-8477.

Family members and friends snap pictures as young dancers demonstrate their fancy footwork during Dancing with the Clarendon Stars Saturday evening at the Matrix Center. Warren Anderson, right, waits to take the dance floor, while his partner, Hannah Henshaw, stretches in preparation for the competition. Dancing with the Clarendon Stars ended in a tie between the dancing couples Melissa Allen and Angel Morales and Monika Blackmon and D.J. Reynolds

Even the food had a dance theme during Dancing with the Clarendon County Stars, a fundraiser for various local charities. Funds were raised through ticket sales, votes and a variety of methods by each dancing couple. The Matrix was packed during Saturday’s Dancing with the Clarendon Stars competition. The proceeds from the event, in excess of $60,000, will benefit local charities.

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT

A National Night Out event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Manning High School Gymnasium, 2155 Paxville Highway in Manning. The event will be similar to the one held Aug. 5, in Turbeville. Attendees at the free event can enjoy prizes, food, soft drinks and music, and get school supplies. For more information, visit www.natw.org or call 1-(800)-NITE-OUT (648-3688).

NCNW BACK TO SCHOOL BASH The Clarendon National Council of Negro Women’s annual Back to School Bash will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, in the Council on Aging Building, 206 S. Church St., Manning. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call Loretta Pollard at (803) 4852056.

SOIL HEALTH WORKSHOP The Clarendon Soil & Water Conservation District in cooperation with Clemson Extension and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will be hosting a Soil Health Workshop on Aug. 13. The topics for the workshop will include: the basics of soil health, where South Carolina currently is, South Carolina’s future outlook, and the use of cover crops as a tool for soil health. The conclusion of the meeting will feature a farmer panel that will include producers from across the state who have been utilizing cover crops on their farms. Attendees will have the opportunity to have a “back and forth� discussion with our panel about their personal experiences with the implementation of cover crops into their crop rotation. The workshop will take place at 10 a.m. at the F.E. Dubose Center Auditorium. There is no charge for the event, but guests will need to RSVP to Casey Blackmon at the Clarendon Soil & Water Conservation District, (803) 435-2612 ext101 or casey.blackmon@sc.nacdnet.net. Lunch will be provided. Certified Crop Advisor and Pesticide Renewal Credits will be available.

HIT THE PAVEMENT WALK End the Silence on Domestic Violence with a 3-mile walk, “Somebody’s Listening,� hosted by Jordan Crossroads Ministry Center - Haven of Rest Domestic Violence Crisis Women Center. The event on Saturday, Oct. 4, begins and ends at the gazebo across from John Land Courtyard on Keitt Street in Manning. Pre-registration will be held at Walmart from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 6. Fee is $20, which includes a T-shirt. For more information call: Deborah Delong, (803) 410-7724, or Ann Driggers (803) 460-5572.

GOLF PROGRAM 2014 SUMMER SCHEDULE • Little Tees (4 to 6 years old)

– Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 to 10 a.m. $25 for 1 day, $50 for 2 days • Junior Golf (7 to 14) Tuesday through Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m. $50 for 2 days, $75 for 3 days • New Beginners ( 7 to 14) Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 to 11 a.m. $25 for 1 day, $50 for 2 days • Adults – Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m., $25 Registrations and payments are being accepted at the recreation office at J.C. Britton Park in Manning. For more information call (803) 473-3543. All classes will be held at Shannon Greens Golf Club.

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Turbeville’s Smith heads grocery council and 10th Annual Convention last month at the Myrtle Beach Hilton in Myrtle Beach. “I am honored to serve the CFIC as president for the upcoming year, Smith said. “As CFIC SMITH enters its second decade, we must work together to continue to meet the needs of our members in the rapidly changing grocery industry. I look forward to working with the

RALEIGH, N.C. – Hugh Smith, owner of the Turbeville IGA, has been elected president of the Carolinas Food Industry Council (CFIC) www.cficweb.org, a trade group serving the retail and wholesale food industries in both North and South Carolina. Headquartered in Raleigh, the council serves more than 1,500 grocers and suppliers in the Carolinas and has staff in both states. The formal announcement was made during the Council’s Annual Meeting

staff and other retailers about issues affecting our industry.� CFIC is a trade organization serving both North and South Carolina whose purpose is to improve the public image, effectiveness and profitability of retailers and suppliers to the food industry. CFIC works to strengthen fellowship between retailers and suppliers; provide a forum for business interaction; and celebrate the strengths of the grocery industry. To learn more visit www.cficweb.org.

WALKER-GAMBLE REUNION The Walker Gamble High School Alumni Association Inc. reunion committee will hold a reunion weekend Sept. 26-28 at Walker Gamble Elementary School, New Zion. For further details, write to WGHS Alumni Assoc. Inc., P.O. Box 335, New Zion, SC 29111.

MENTORING PROGRAM Rural Leadership InstituteClarendon is beginning a mentoring program, called Operation Generation, for atrisk youths in Clarendon County School District 1. Initially, the program will focus on students at Summerton Early Childhood Center and St. Paul Elementary. The board members of Rural Leadership Institute Clarendon are asking adult members of the Clarendon community to volunteer to become mentors. For more information, call Bea Rivers at (803) 485-8164, Lesley Dykes at (803) 707-4901 or email rliclarendoncounty@ gmail.com.

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Marigold is a 3-month-old solid orange, domestic shorthaired female kitten. She is a love bug and wants to be cuddled. She is up to date on her shots and has been spayed. Stop by and see her and her brothers Ari (Orange & White) & Chipper (Brown Tabby). You will fall in love. Abby is a 4 ½-month-old, black and tan hound mix. She was brought to the shelter at 5 weeks old. She is up to date on her shots and has been spayed. She would love the chance to show how much love she has to give. Stop by and see this pretty girl. Meet Marigold, Abby and many other cats and dogs at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway (U.S. 301), which has numerous pets available for adoption. Adoption hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To drop off an animal, call (803) 473-7075 for an appointment. If you’ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol.webs.com and www.ASecondChanceAnimalShelter.com.

YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION Registration for Clarendon County Recreation Department (CCRD) youth football, soccer and cheerleading is ongoing from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Aug. 22, at J.C. Britton Park in Manning. The cost for football or soccer is $45. The cost to register for cheerleading is $30. Parents must provide the child’s birth certificate, sign the “Parents Code of Conduct� pay the registration fee when registering. Football and cheerleading is divided into two age groups: ages 8-10 and 11-12. Age is as of Sept. 1. Soccer is divided into four age groups: ages 5-6, 7-9, 10-13 and 14-18. Ages are as of Nov. 30. Registrants for soccer will receive shirts, socks, shorts and shin guards. For football players, CCRD will provide helmets and shoulder pads, which must be returned at the end of the season. Parents must supply pants, padding and shoes. Kim Hill, with CCRD, said the seasons will run from September until late November. For more information, call (803) 473-3543.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Clarendon County, the address of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC 29102, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

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BY ROBERT J. BAKER and her family’s struggle with pleurisy, and we believed bbaker@theitem.com Her doctor asked her how her heart began when she de- there were blood clots in my long she’d had a heart murveloped an infection after giv- legs.� mur. Dory Corbett won’t ing birth to her only Hospitalized for the pain “I told him I never had a ever run a marathon. son. from the suspected clots, Cor- murmur, and But she’s all right he told me that “It was a normal bett was treated for nine days I do now,� Corbett with that. After numersaid. pregnancy; everything for “a variety of things,� she Tests showed a staph inous surgeries and three was fine, and I had him said. fection on the back of Corheart valve replaceby C-section,� Corbett “On the ninth day, my par- bett’s heart. Intravenous ments, the 37-year-old antisaid. “Then, about 10 ents transferred me to anoth- biotics followed, mother of two is just CORBETT but it was weeks later, I started er hospital (McLeod Regional happy to be alive. with a cough. Our fam- Medical Center in Florence),� too late. “I had to have my aortic Fifteen years ago, Corbett ily doctor was treating me for Corbett said. valve replaced,� Corbett said.

“When the doctor took it out, he told my family it looked like a battle flag with the holes eaten through it. The cusps were down to nothing. The only thing holding them toether was the infection, in fact.� The suspicious clots from weeks earlier had been from the infection as well. Corbett’s family was surprised, SEE CORBETT, PAGE C5

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everal Thursdays ago, Army Staff Sgt. Jorge Haddock and Staff Sgt. Ammala “Al� Louangketh walked into Crossroads Archery in Summerton. On active duty and currently stationed in Germany, the men had flown to Sumter to qualify for the archery portion of the 2012 Warrior Games, an Olympic-style competition for wounded servicemen and women sponsored by the Wounded Warriors Project. This year’s games will be held April 30 to May 5 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The pair would soon learn that, as in the military, there’s a brotherhood among archers. 1 Haddock has served for 17 years, with Louangketh having served 18; each has been deployed six times, and both have served more than two tours in Iraq, along with tours to Bosnia and Kosovo. While in Sumter for training, it was suggested to them that Crossroads Archery owner Scott Dault could assist them with their archery needs. While at the shop in Summerton, Haddock talked about his many tours. “Your life is in jeopardy,� he said. “During the first deployment, we had limited resources, limited water rations. You look back at that, go through all of that, and you have to go take care of yourself. You still carry that with you when you come back.� He recounted how in his third or fourth deployment, he’d witnessed two friends die in front of him. “After that, your mind is not designed to see such trauma,� Haddock said. But like many who have fought in war, he still feels a need to go back. In part, the Wounded Warrior Project offers reassurance to those who’ve served during wartime, teaching them how to feel safe again here at home. That Thursday afternoon, the men left the archery shop with the necessary equipment in hand for the task they faced. They were fully prepared, the Army way. On Friday during practice, Haddock pulled back his bow and it exploded. Although he was aware another individual had previously picked up the bos and dryfired it, Haddock didn’t think any damage had been done. Dry firing occurs when a bowstring is pulled back and released without an arrow, which severely damages a bow, often making SEE DAULT, PAGE C3 The Clarendon Sun is now Clarendon County’s most

Manning High ROTC club fires rockets, flies planes for fun

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hen Manning High School Air Force ROTC instructor Master Sgt. Stevie Ward began recruiting students for the school’s Aeronautical Club, he simply wanted his students to get a firm grasp of remote-controlled (RC) air craft and rocket mechanics. He figured the students

would test-fire their rockets – all made from kits of varying size – and gain a better understanding for how aeronautical mechanisms truly work. ROTC Senior Airman Cory Barrineau surprised him, though. The 15-year-old sophomore brought in a weekend project one day that quickly made him the group’s master RC flight instructor. “He’s the one that brought in the model plane made out of

Styrofoam and remote-controlled,� said Ward. Cory insists the project took a few weekends – about 40 hours for most of the main work overall – and that it came from an interest in his older brother’s work with similar constructions. “My older brother has a biplane that puts this one to shame,� Cory said. “But I think SEE CLUB, PAGE C3

Wildlife Refuge holding bird count Saturday

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Established in 1941 to provide and protect habitat for migratory birds, in NORTH SANTEE — particular wintering waThe last bird walk of the terfowl, the Santee Nawinter will be Saturday at tional Wildlife Refuge the Santee National Wilduses many different manlife Refuge. agement practices to proParticipants are asked vide food, habitat for restto meet at the refuge’s PHOTO COURTESY OF MARC EPSTEIN / SANTEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ing, and sanctuary to miVisitor Center at 7:30 a.m. Wild northern pintail pelicans fly above the Santee National gratory waterfowl during with andy Harrison and Wildlife Refuge recently. The birds are one species of many the winter months. Local Park Ranger Susie Heisey that winter in South Carolina and can be seen Saturday on waterfowl groups have to visit at least two of the the winter bird walk at the refuge. joined efforts with the refrefuge’s units in search of uge for projects large and overwintering and migra- bitiously rehabilitated tures, clearing water delivsmall to perform on-thetory birds. Species at the and enhanced its migraery systems, restoring dikes ground construction refuge include white peli- tory bird habitat on and the and planting food crops, waterfowl research projcans, LeConte’s sparrow, interior impoundments the refuge is seeing bounti- ects. With more wetland sandhill crane, tundra and greentree reservoirs, ful benefits with flocks of productivity and wildlife swan and a variety of wa- Heisey said. ducks, geese and other use than it has seen in terfowl species. “As a result of replacing species using the wetlands many years, the refuge During the past few is antiquated pumping sysand adjacent sanctuary years, the refuge has amtems, water control strucareas,� Heisey said. SEE WILDLIFE, PAGE C2

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ACROSS 1 Aerospace giant __ & Whitney 6 Oft-mispunctuated word 9 Bravery in battle 14 Like a foggy graveyard 15 Letters in a graveyard 16 Love a lot 17 Name on a WWII bomber 18 Brewpub offering, for short 19 Actress Watts 20 Garden mulch 22 Monkeylike 23 Evening in Parma 24 Like shrinking violets 25 Fashion-designing twins 26 “Conan” channel 28 Puerto Rico, por ejemplo 29 Musical genre related to punk 32 Actor Quinn 35 Startle 39 Close associates, and a hint to this puzzle’s highlighted squares 42 Become sour 43 Hard to startle 44 Granola grain

45 Brest beast 47 Eponymous guitarist Paul 49 Smartphone feature 52 Vino opener? 54 Show appreciation, in a way 58 Exaggerate 59 Legendary city of gold 61 Heaven-sent food 62 Usher’s offering 63 Angler’s bucketful 64 Heaps 65 Pennsylvania, for one: Abbr. 66 Singer Costello 67 Slow-moving arboreal critter 68 “On __ Majesty’s Secret Service” 69 Blue-gray DOWN 1 39-Across, in slang 2 Three-time Golden Globe winner Zellweger 3 Riotous, as a crowd 4 Charge, in a joust 5 Jets, Mets or Nets 6 From Donegal, say 7 A bit buzzed 8 Place to chill

9 Rapper whose name sounds like a dessert 10 Water, facetiously 11 Sarge’s superior 12 Finance guru Suze 13 Buckboard controls 21 Davis who was married to Ruby Dee 22 Letters in the sand, perhaps 27 “Horsefeathers!” 28 Facts and figures, for short 29 Heart chart: Abbr. 30 “O Sole __” 31 Mars or Venus 33 Two pills, e.g. 34 Toward the

back of the boat 36 “It’s __-brainer” 37 Nutritional qty. 38 Hours in Tempe, Ariz. 40 Popular wine grape 41 Hot under the collar 46 Lao Tzu’s “path” 48 Move with a mouse wheel 49 Freebies 50 Be of help to 51 __ Park, N.J. 52 Enthusiasm 53 Toon hunter 55 Immature insect 56 Let in or let on 57 39-Across, in slang 60 Is in the red 62 “Yeah, that’s the spot!”

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ill apple cider vinegar lower cholesterol levels? Will organic vinegar mixed with distilled water clear your sinuses and combat allergies? Will vinegar capsules help you lose weight? Books and websites promoting the medicinal values of vinegar are legion — the claims are nothing new, except that they are now also on the Internet. There’s something mythic about vinegar — such an anNancy cient and useHarrison ful liquid, CLEMSON available in so many pleasing EXTENSION varieties, handy not only for salads but for many tasks about the house. But nutritionally, there’s not a lot to say for vinegar. It’s mostly water, with about two calories per tablespoon. Its chief ingredient is acetic acid. It contains no vitamins or minerals. It can be made from apples, grains, potatoes, molasses, or wine. Though manufacturers may claim that their vinegars are “natural,� vinegar is always a highly processed food. What vinegar does particularly well is to kill bacteria in other foods, thanks to its acidity; thus it is an excellent preservative and is used to pickle a wide variety of foods. As a household cleanser, it dissolves soap film and rust, as well as some stains in clothing; it cleans coffee makers, refrigerators and counter tops. It even deters ants, as well. Try mixing vinegar with water and keeping it in a spray bottle;

this works as well as many expensive cleansers. Once it passes through the human digestive system, vinegar, so far as is known, loses its antibacterial properties. It has been said, there is no basis for any medical or medicinal claims. But hundreds of claims are made; that it cures arthritis, relieves nasal congestion, softens corns and calluses and purifies the blood, and so on. Vinegar is harmless, but don’t substitute it for medicines that do work, or for needed lifestyle changes. Remember, diet and exercise can lower cholesterol, for example; so can cholesterollowering medication, but vinegar can’t. It is sad to think that a substance so cheap and plentiful as plain cider vinegar is now being converted into expensive pills and supplements marketed as weight-loss aids. Ways To Modify Recipes: You can decrease sodium, fats and sugars and increase fiber in some recipes, without reducing product quality. Reduce sugar by 1/4 to 1/3. This works well when canning and freezing fruits and making puddings and custards, but is less successful in making cookies and cakes. Increase vanilla or cinnamon. They give the impression of sweetness. Reduce fat by 1/3. Example: If recipe calls for 6 tablespoons of fat, use 4 tablespoons. This works best in gravies, sauces, puddings and quick breads. Omit salt or reduce by 1/2. Example: If recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of salt, use 1 ½ teaspoon. Substitute whole grain flour for 1/4 to 1/2 of refined. Example: If recipe calls for 3 cups of all-purpose flour, use

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3/4 cup of whole grain flour and 2 Âź cups of all-purpose flour. Use yogurt, buttermilk, or cottage cheese in place of sour cream. This works in sauces, dips, and dressings.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT 12:14 a.m. Aug. 1: Officers were dispatched to Drayton Street in reference to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, an officer reported someone yelling and screaming profanity; the officer proceeded to the 300 block of Breedin Street, where he said he saw a man pushing another man, later identified as Charles Hall, away from a residence. A woman at the residence said the two men got in an argument and they decided to take Hall outside and calm him down. The woman said she had heard no gunshots fired. The officer left the residence but was soon called back by another officer, as Hall was reportedly outside shouting profanities. According to the police report, the officer told Hall he needed to stop shouting profanities, but he got louder and more profane. At that time, the report said, the officer told Hall he was under arrest. Hall allegedly turned toward the officer in an aggressive manner, balling his fists and screaming profanities. The officer reported feeling threatened and said he tasered Hall, allowing the officer the opportunity to handcuff Hall. The officer reported the taser contacts struck the mid section of Hall’s body. Hall said one of the contacts hit him in the groin. The officer said he removed the contacts from Hall but was unsure if the lower contact had stuck in the target’s skin. The officer reported he did not see a need to call EMS because he did not detect any blood. According to the police reports, Hall was charged with disorderly conduct and transported to Clarendon Detention Center. The officer reported only being able to recover one taser contact, which was placed into evidence.

CANNING RECIPES: Canning Onions: Use onions of 1 inch or less. Wash and peel onions. Cover with boiling water. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Pack the onions into hot jars, leaving 1 inch head space. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to pints, 1 teaspoon to quarts, if desired. Fill jar to within 1 inch from top with boiling water. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rims. Adjust lids and process both pints and quarts at (10 pounds pressure - weighted gauge) or (11 pounds pressure – dial gauge) for 40 minutes. Okra Dill Pickles: Need 7 pounds small okra pods, 8 or 9 garlic cloves, 2/3 cup canning salt, 4 teaspoons dill seeds, 6 small hot peppers, 6 cups water, 6 cups vinegar (5%). Wash and trim okra. Fill hot pint jars firmly with whole okra, leaving ½ -inch head space. Place 1 garlic clove in each jar. Combine salt, dill seed, hot peppers, water and vinegar in large saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour hot pickling solution over okra, leaving 1/2 -inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rims. Adjust lids. Process pints for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. Nancy S. Harrison is a retired Clemson Extension Food Safety and Nutrition Educator. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.

Cut up with watermelons in Manning BY JIM HILLEY jimhilley@theitem.com (803) 774-1211 Summer wouldn’t be complete without ripe, wet, juicy watermelon fun and devotees of the delicious fruit have the opportunity to pay tribute to the sweet orbs at Manning Melon Mania at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Manning City Park on the corner of East Rigby and North Church streets in Manning. The event hosted by Main Street Manning celebrates the wonderful fruit with seed spitting, watermelon tossing, carving and decorating contests — and of course, watermelons to taste. “People can come watch the seed spitting, watermelon tossing, it’s fun for all ages,� said Carrie Trebil, Main Street Manning director. Trebil said this is the first time the event has been held in several years. “We used to have an event about five or six years ago, but with a different name,� she said. There are restrooms in the

park to help clean up any sticky watermelon mess, she added. As an added attraction, it is also an easy stroll across the parking lot to the Manning Farmers Market on Boyce Street to stock up on a wide variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables and handmade crafts. Of course, melon maniacs can also take heart in the sweet news that watermelons aren’t just for cutting up. Whether round or oblong, red or yellow, seedy or seedless, the watermelon is also good for you. According to Clemson University Extension, watermelons are cholesterol and fat free and are an important source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B6, C and A and potassium. Watermelons are high in lycopene, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture said, an important antioxidant

which gives watermelons their red color. Lycopene may also help reduce the risk of certain cancers, the department said. The extension office also said watermelons help prevent dehydration (they are 92 percent water), and research suggests eating watermelon may benefit diabetics and cardiovascular patients as well as help fight against viruses. In other words, have another slice or two. The watermelon carving and decorating contests are open to anyone, but decorating or carving must take place prior to the event. Only finished works will be accepted. Registration for the contests begins at 9:45 a.m., and the competition begins at 10 a.m. The competition will be broken down by ages, and adults are encouraged to participate. Attendees are advised to bring a chair to watch the Melon Mania competitions. “We are looking forward to it and hoping people will come out,� Trebil said. For more information, call Trebil at City Hall (803) 4358477.

CLARENDON SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT THEFT/VANDALISM 8:34 a.m. July 31: A deputy responded to a report of theft in the 3200 block of the Greeleyville Highway, Manning. An appraiser visiting the property reported damage and theft from the property. According to the police report, a wall-mounted exhaust fan, the structure’s entire electrical wiring was missing, and a parking pad

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